About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Malena Villa in Sfakaki offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy sea views, a sun terrace, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The property features a garden, balcony, and terrace, ensuring a comfortable stay. Modern Amenities: The villa provides free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Private check-in and check-out services, a paid shuttle, and concierge service enhance the guest experience. Prime Location: Sfakaki Beach is a 12-minute walk away, while Heraklion International Airport lies 71 km from the property. Nearby attractions include the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (11 km) and Venetian Harbour (11 km). Guests can enjoy activities such as fishing, hiking, cycling, and snorkelling. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fishing

    • Canoeing


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
Bedroom 5
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeroen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De tuin met zwembad, de BBQ, het uitzicht. De hulp van de eigenaar.
  • Susan
    Israel Israel
    Our party of 11 had a fantastic stay here. The hosts were lively and the facilities were very nice. It was slightly off the beaten track being right in the center of Crete making a trip to either Heraklion or chania an hour in either direction. We...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by ThinkVilla

Company review score: 9.8Based on 1,748 reviews from 261 properties
261 managed properties

Company information

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. We are bold trailblazers, rule-breakers, and creative visionaries who bring our own sense of style and unique personalities to each and every villa. 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.

Property information

Villa Malena is a five-bedroom Villa, ideal for big families, especially if travelling with kids, as it offers a great choice of several activities one of them being a 5x5 mini soccer field! The Villa conveniently located close to a lovely sandy beach, basic amenities such as restaurants, bakery and super market, as well as the picturesque town of Rethymno. - Pool operates seasonally (end of March - middle of November). - Air conditioning units serve heating purposes. - A security deposit of 200 euros is required at your arrival in cash directly to the homeowner, which will be returned to you on your departure day. Climate Resilience Fee A 15,00/night/villa tax (subject to change) isn’t included in booking prices. It must be paid in euros at check-in to your Host.

Neighbourhood information

Villa Malena is located in the picturesque village of Sfakaki which in recent years has evolved into a very popular seaside resort, as it combines all the features for both vacations and permanent accommodation. The village has a wonderful, long, sandy beach, just 10 minutes walking from the villa, which is famous for the fact it is chosen by Caretta Caretta Sea turtle, which is an endangered species, for its reproduction. The beach is also ideal for sunbathing, swimming and water sports! Enjoy the well known greek sun and sea all day long! Sfakaki is special specifically for another reason too: its has a variety of shops such as a super market, a bakery and a pharmacy, that are within hand’s reach. You can taste the well known traditional Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine in the local tavernas and restaurants, have your coffee in one of the many beach bars on the coast or go for a drink in one of the small bars. Also in Stavromenos and Skaleta just 5 minutes away by car, guests will find a butcher shop, an ATM machine and a petrol station. Additionally, its proximity to the highway, makes it easy to move around and travel almost anywhere in Crete and explore the amazing landscape and beautiful rustic villages! It is only 15 minutes’ drive away from the city of Rethymno and 1 hour (70 Kms) from the International Airport of Heraklion. Distances to Important Locations Restaurant & Pharmacy: 500 meters Bus stop, Super market & Bakery: 750 meters Chrisi Ammos Beach: 800 meters Rethymno Port & Town: 10 km Heraklion International Airport: 73 km Chania International Airport: 79 km Car Rental is optional, however we would recommend it in case you wish to explore the nearby villages and unique sandy beach locations and we can assist you arrange that as well.

Languages spoken

German,Greek,English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Malena Villa, beach retreat, By ThinkVilla takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$234. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 23
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the swimming pool operates from late March until mid-November.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Malena Villa, beach retreat, By ThinkVilla in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 1041Κ91003245301