Far from any hustle and bustle, in the middle of nature and yet with all comfort.
Imagine your stay in a superb villa in quiet south Rethimno, a place full of natural light, minimal design, space, and breathtakingly unobstructed views of the endless blue Libyan Sea ... a place for you who are looking for the wideness and stillness of the Cretan nature.
People who cannot stand the silence and just the sound of the sea will have a problem if this is a problem!
This is by far the best villa in South Rethimno, don't look for other options.
The two owners have fulfilled their lifelong dream of a seafront Mediterranean holiday residence designed to cover all contemporary living needs while being respectful to the area’s untouched natural environment.
Everything is perfectly thought of and the open design with huge sliding windows directs the view towards the Libyan sea.
On the ground floor of Villa TwoBrothers you can enjoy the infinity pool terrace with a shady seating area and the wind-protected dining area with a large table on the second terrace. Inside there is a spacious living area with a fireplace and open kitchen, as well as the master bedroom with an attached bathroom.
On the lower ground floor, there are another two bedrooms, both with excellent sea views and their own access to the beach. One bedroom has an en suite bathroom, the other one a separate bathroom with a bathtub.
The large beach in front of the villa is visited by only a few people, even in August and there is an excellent fish tavern in this bay - perfect to enjoy a nice meal after a short walk.
Villa 2Brothers is ideal for hiking and swimming and lazily enjoying delicious meals at the terrace by the pool. Just enjoy the swallows come to drink from the pool, the silence, the sound of the sea.
By car or even on foot you can quickly reach some of the best beaches in south Crete (Ligres, Agios Pavlos, Triopetra, or Preveli).
For walkers and those who like to get away from it all, the position of the villa is just superb. A string of sandy, pebbled beaches, and dunes run to the east until the bigger beach of Ligres (less than 2km away) with its 2 tavernas, and then on to the west and east Triopetra where you’ll discover another two tavernas, and yet further onward to distant Agios Pavlos.
And if you decide to explore to the west, you will find equally beautiful, small, quiet, sand and pebble beaches that end up at the eastern back side of Preveli palm beach, just below the impressive Moni Preveli Monastery, solitary on its hilltop.
Hanging precariously above the coastline is the pretty, white village of Kerames – certainly worth exploring. For shopping, however, you will need to drive about 20 minutes to Spili. If you do intend to self-cater, you will need to stop and buy your provisions as you pass through.
Why We Like It
- The best villa in South Rethimno, don't look for other options.
- The large beach in front of the house is visited by only a few people, even in summer.
- There is an excellent fish tavern in this bay - perfect to enjoy a nice meal after a short walk.
- By car you can quickly reach some of the best beaches in south Crete (Ligres, Agios Pavlos, Triopetra or Preveli).
Good To Know
- You need to rent a car as other means of transport are limited and/or infrequent.
- People who cannot stand the silence and just the sound of the sea will have a problem.
- Please be informed that there is no safety fence around the swimming pool and that the pool depth is 1.65 meters (no shallow parts). Therefore you should never leave a child or teenager unattended. All children and teenagers, regardless of swimming ability, should be constantly supervised by an adult for safety reasons.
The Villa
[ 3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / up to 6 Guests / 130m2 ]
This is by far the best villa in South Rethimno, don't look for other options.
On the ground floor of Villa TwoBrothers you can enjoy the infinity pool terrace with a shady seating area and the wind-protected dining area with a large table on the second terrace. Inside there is a spacious living area with a fireplace and open kitchen, as well as the master bedroom with an attached bathroom.
On the lower ground floor, there are another two bedrooms, both with excellent sea views and their own access to the beach. One bedroom has an en suite bathroom, the other one a separate bathroom with a bathtub.
The large beach in front of the villa is visited by only a few people, even in August and there is an excellent fish tavern in this bay - perfect to enjoy a nice meal after a short walk.
Villa 2Brothers is ideal for hiking and swimming and lazily enjoying delicious meals at the terrace by the pool. Just enjoy the swallows come to drink from the pool, the silence, the sound of the sea.
By car or even on foot you can quickly reach some of the best beaches in south Crete (Ligres, Agios Pavlos, Triopetra, or Preveli).
Eating
Villa 2 Brothers has a fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meals and enjoy them at the infinity pool terrace with a shady seating area and the wind-protected dining area with a large table on the second terrace. Inside there is a spacious dining area too and an open kitchen.
The modern kitchen is well equipped with a ceramic hob, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Preparing supper for a spectacular sunset is any chef's dream come true.
Don't forget to stock up as you pass through Spili Village. There is a small mini-market on the Ammoudi Beach (4 km dirt track), but with limited supplies.
Would you maybe like to eat out? Agia FotiaTaverna is just a 5 minutes walk. Agia Fotini is a traditional taverna popular with Cretans who travel from miles around to enjoy fresh food in an idyllic location and probably is going to remind you of the Crete in the 60s and 70s. It specializes in fresh fish caught by local fisherman – or Stavros himself when he gets the time to go out in his boat.
There are two tavernas above Ligres Beach both family-run and both have been quite popular with previous guests.
Further at Triopetra, the other two tavernas offer free sunbeds if you use their tavernas.
Note that you don't have to go up to Kerames to get to either Ligres or Triopetra Beach, there is a turning right which is signposted for Ligres approx. 1 km up the hill (tarmac road)
Kids
Children of all ages are welcome at Villa 2Brothers.
Pool disclaimer: Please be informed that there is no safety fence around the swimming pool and that the pool depth is 1.65 meters. Therefore you should never leave a child unattended. All children should be constantly supervised by an adult for safety reasons.
Activities
- Villa 2Brothers is located in a remote part of south Crete ideal for walkers and those who like to get away from it all. People who enjoy small uncrowded, secluded, quiet, unspoiled superb beaches.
- Discover the small, authentic small villages around and just feel another way of life
- A short walk to the east brings you to the long sandy beach of Ligres and Triopetra, or three rocks, while to the west you can reach the palm beach of Moni Preveli and the ancient monastery of Preveli within a couple of hours on foot – or less than 20 minutes by car and of course the beach of Agios Pavlos to the east.
- Visit the famous springs of Spili, just 30 minutes away, and the fishing harbor of Agia Galini (34 km).
- Hike the little-known but impressive gorge of Agios Antonios.
- The Minoan sites of Phaistos (52 km) and its recently discovered port at Komos, and the Roman city of Gortys are also within easy reach.
- A short drive away, the Amari valley is a wonderful place to visit in the heat of the summer, where the traditional mountain villages with their plane trees, cool springs and kafenions are still untouched by tourism.
- In spring the whole area is rich in wildflowers and there are marvelous walks in the mountains and along the sea from Agia Fotini to Moni Preveli and Agios Pavlos and through traditional villages.
- On the hill near the tavern of Agia Fotini, you can still see the ruins of the ancient town Kionia, which flourished in the pro-Minoan years. Today, the ruins of the town cover an area of more than 150 meters (from east to west) and 100 meters (from north to south), while the other half of town is situated below the sea surface, in front of the tavern.
- If you do start observing the surrounding area, you will notice traces of buildings and terraces that indicate the existence of Kionia. It is believed that when the town began to sink in water, inhabitants were forced to abandon it and move on higher areas, where the villages Kerames and Agallianos are now located.
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House Rules
- Check-in: 16.00 pm (subject to availability)
- Check out: 12.00 pm (subject to availability)
- Minimum Stay: 5 nights, depending on the season
- Payment Policy:
Down payment: 25% of the rental price at time of booking and final payment: 2 weeks prior to arrival
- Cancellation Policy:
Full refund when cancelled up to one day before arrival.
MHTE: A.M.A.0000305680
How To Get There
The residence of 2Brothers is located in Agia Fotini, at Kerames - Municipality of Agios Vasilios, in the prefecture of Rethymno in South Crete, about 4 km from Kerame and 9 km from Triopetra and 4.5 km from Preveli.
- By Air
From May through mid-October there are direct charter flights to Chania (104km) and, more frequently, to the capital Heraklion (122 km). Tickets can be bought in advance for almost all flights via our partner website.
- By Boat
"The journey is the thing". A superb way of enjoying the journey to Crete is to fly to Athens and take the ferry from Piraeus (Pireas) - the port serving Athens. A still-romantic way to travel by the overnight ferry from Piraeus to Chania-Souda port (90km from the village)or Heraklion Port (119km). Tickets can be bought in advance for all ferries via our partner website.
- By Car
If you want to explore the region while you're here, we recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are limited and/or infrequent. We suggest our sister website Crete-Car-Rental.com, which offers competitive prices and you can collect your car at either airport.
- By Taxi
Book your taxi transfer online easily and safely from the airport or port to any location via our partner website.
Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through CreteTravel.com
Facilities
- Dining: Fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meals and enjoy them lat large outside dining space with spectacular views.
- Internet Access: Free WiFi throughout
- Swimming Pool: Amazing infinity pool. Please be informed that there is no safety fence around the swimming pool and that the pool depth is 1.65 meters (no shallow parts). Therefore you should never leave a child or teenager unattended. All children and teenagers, regardless of swimming ability, should be constantly supervised by an adult for safety reasons.
- Spa Treatments: Massage on request
- Disabled Access: Not suitable
- Pets: Not allowed
- Languages Spoken: Greek, English, German, Duch
- Parking: Private parking, just outside of your villa
- Maid service: 1 time per week