Villa Elina

Somatas Rethymnon

The house can accommodate 6 people in beds. On entrance to the apartment you will find a spacious open plan area with a fully equipped kitchen, the living room area with satellite HD-TV, sound system and dining table. From the living room area, you have on one side direct access to the veranda, overlooking the surrounding landscape and on the other the three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The veranda offers an unobstructed, magnificent view of the nearby olive groves, the Vrissinas Mountain and the clear blue sky reaching as far as the sea.

The main bedroom has a double bed. The other two bedrooms each have two single beds. Each bedroom has its own balcony. All of the bedrooms are air conditioned and have bedside tables and a wardrobe. The main bathroom is fully equipped with a bathtub, a washing machine and an electric hair drier.

On the lower level at the rear of the villa you will find a barbecue area, fully equipped, an outdoor dining table and the 22m2 swimming 1,40 m deep, sun beds and play area for the children. [The depth of the pool does not allow for diving.

Property Notes:

• Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner.
• Quality towels, pool towels, linens, covers and blankets provided.
• Housekeeping, towels and linen changes twice a week.
• The water of the swimming pool is checked twice per week.
• Garden attendance once a week.
• Baby cot and high chair available.
• Free Wi-Fi coverage throughout the Villa
• Free, underground parking space inside the villa premises.
• Table Tennis.
• All in-house electronics are available, including: a dishwasher, large fridge with freezer, electric stove, kettle, toaster, sandwich maker, microwave, coffee maker, food processor, washing machine, hair dryer, safety security box, CD and DVD players, iron and iron board. Cooking utensils and first aid kit also provided.
• All doors and windows have mosquito screens.

Guest Access

Guests have the entire property to their private use! Full access inside and outside the Villa! Your host may occasionally be at the premises, but will use an independent entrance and a separate apartment.

The privacy is quaranteed.

Our guests will come via Chania airport (65 km) or Heraklion airport (80 km) through the National Road from Chania to Rethymno or from Heraklion to Rethymno. By ship from Athens (ANEK Lines and MINOAN Lines) to Souda Harbour or to Heraklion Harbour. Also they could come from Santorini island or Milos island to Heraklion by ship, or from Gytheio (Peloponissos) to Kastelli Kissamou by ship and then drive via Chania to Somatas.

Interaction with Guest

At your arrival day, your hosts will be waiting for you, in order to welcome you and give you all the relevant information about the villa and the area!

The Neighbourhood

Somatas is a small, quiet village (161 people ) near Rethymno, which lies 5 km south of the coast and is still close enough to main highways to reach a wide range of destinations. It has easy access from 3 different points. Two km away is the larger village of Armeni with a petrol station, supermarket, pharmacy, small regional cafes and local restaurants, where you can enjoy the unique Cretan cuisine. About 4 km away is the University of Crete campus (Humanities, Economics and Psychology Departments).

Renting a car is essential to explore Crete in all its glory.

Activities

Local attractions

The Late Minoan Cemetery, 1km far from villa Elina

The Somatas Folklore Museum, 100m far from villa Elina 

Trek the small pine forest, about 3km far from villa Elina

St Ai-Stratigos Church, near to the foothills of mountain Vrissinas, about 2 km far from villa Elina.

St George Church in Somatas

The local community group organises various events throughout the year.

Opposite villa Elina is the village playground

Hiking Routes

E4 Hiking European trail [Trail Armeni - Vrissinas - Prasses – Arkadi]

Gallos GorgeGallos Gorge: a 6km long walk is along a verdant ravine

House Rules

• The total number of guests staying at the property may not exceed the number of sleeping places specified. People other than the registered guests may not stay overnight in the property.
• Guests are responsible to ensure that the property is left in a reasonable condition of cleanliness and in the same condition of repair as upon arrival.
• Smoking is only allowed outdoors.
• Pets are not permitted.
• Guests shall allow the owner access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. The owner shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner.
• The owner and the property manager will be available to respond to any guest inquiries during their stay.
• The owner and the property manager are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables.
• The owner and the property manager are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
• Neither the owner nor the property manager shall be liable for events beyond their control, which may interfere with guests' occupancy, including but not limited to Acts of God, acts of governmental agencies, fire, strikes, war, or inclement weather. No rebate or refund will be offered in these circumstances.
• check in : 16.00-23.30, check out : 11.00

Safety Features

• First Aid Kit
• Fire Extinguisher
• Life Preservers
• Smoke Sensor
• Fire Blanket