Villa-Gonia
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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
3 nights minimum
Villa
Villa Gonia is consisted of 2 floors. On the ground floor there is a large living room with TV, kitchen, dining table and a large terrace in front of the house. There is also a bedroom with double bed and a WC / shower. On the first floor, there are 3 double bedrooms, sharing a bathroom with bath. All the bedrooms have their own balcony.
Villa Gonia operates the whole year. It is an ideal place for families with children, friends, honeymooners, who are looking for peace and relaxation in the countryside near the unspoilt Cretan environment and away from noises and crowded places. This villa can comfortably accommodate 7 persons. A car is considered to be essential in order to be able and explore the area and the island of crete.
During the designing and the construction of the villa we ...
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
We love pets. There are allowed but only them that they can not cause problems. You know your pet better than us.
Bedrooms
3 Kings1 Single
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Shower
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philippe78
91 contributions
Magnifique villa contemporaine
Villa d'architecte moderne dans un style épuré avec une piscine très bien intégrée. Si la climatisation n'existe pas les amateurs de soleil et de chaleur s'y retrouveront quand même. Marianna et Nikos, les propriétaires (ils possèdent aussi depuis 4 générations la taverne du village très appréciée de la clientèle) sont disponibles, réactifs et attachants.
Visited August 2020
Written 20 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
BackPacker726527
1 contribution
Simply awesome!
We were here into the first week of October. This property was in a great location near Rethymno. This house has the best appointed kitchen I’ve ever experienced in a Villa. Beds were so comfortable and having 2 bathrooms was a big plus. We enjoyed the roof terrace and the big Pool.
Marianna and Nikos take care very nice and they are loving People.
We had great Holidays in the Villa.
Visited October 2018
Written 27 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
PALMA32**
Cholet, France8 contributions
A DECOUVRIR
Les propriétaires Marianna et Nikos sont très accueillants. La villa est très confortable, la piscine également. Le ménage est fait tous les 3 ou 4 jours, ce qui est un vrai plus. Les serviettes sont également changés.
La villa se situe dans un tout petit village aves superettes. Il y a toutes les commodités à environ 15 minutes de la maison. La villa est située à 1h10 environ d'Héraklion, à 50 minutes de Chania.
Location à conseiller.
Visited August 2017
Written 1 September 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Voyage296385
Dear friends,
Thank you for all this kindness.
We hope to see you again!
Friendly,
Marianna
Written 2 September 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Andrew F
Ilkley, United Kingdom1 contribution
Autumn Sun
Stayed at Villa-Gonia for a week at half term to top up on some sun before the onset of winter. The villa was lovely. Very stylish and very comfortable. The location was great for exploring the middle section of the island. Rethymno was a 15 minute drive away and Chania and Heraklion were both about an hour and twenty minutes away. The south coast was about forty-five minutes. The owners also run an excellent taverna in Gonia and were very friendly and hospitable. An ideal place to get away from it all for a week.
Visited October 2016
Written 31 October 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Voyage296385
Dear friends,
Thank you very much!
I wish to see you again soon.
Have a nice winter.
Greetings from all of us.
Written 1 November 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jean-Baptiste T
2 contributions
Villa au top!
Villa de grand standing dans les terres de Crète. Les propriétaires sont au petit soin. Nous n'avons manqué de rien et nous sommes sentis très à l'aise dans cette maison très fonctionnelle! Nous la recommandons vivement!
Visited August 2016
Written 5 September 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Voyage296385
Dear friends,
I am glad that you have a pleasant stay in our Eco villa-Gonia.
We hope to see you soon.
Thank you for your kindness.
Many greetings from all of us.
Marianna-Nikos-Petros-Mairy
Written 7 September 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Luke R
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom2 contributions
A truly fantastic villa with the warmest and most friendly hosts you could ask for.
Firstly this is my first review. I felt compelled to write something as I read many reviews prior to going and thought to myself, really? could it be that good? In short yes it was.
I'll start with the accommodation - Absolutely first class! Nothing would look out of place in a 5*+ hotel. The overall finish and decor are brilliant. Although we were quite nervous about my son breaking anything, which fortunately he did not. When we arrived the fridge was stocked with essentials, there was washing up liquid, washing powder and anything else that we could have wanted. The villa is very spacious having three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen/diner, utility room, large open plan sitting room with a dining area. There is also a balcony off every bedroom which was a lovely feature.
Outside the swimming pool was lovely our daughter spent most of her time in there and it was very clean. The garden is also well stocked with fruit tress.
In the village there is a mini market, petrol station and the owners also own the local tavern. The village is easy to find and is located centrally, we managed to drive some 500-600km with ease.
The owners Marianna & Nikos were amazing hosts. They were not intrusive, but were always on hand if there was a problem. We ate at their tavern and the food was some of the best we had all week. They were so generous and kind. We arrived as guests and left as friends.
The only negative was the fact we had to come home.
I would highly recommend this villa for anybody.
Luke
Visited June 2016
Written 23 June 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Voyage296385
Thank you very much!
We expecting you again in the future.
Have a nice summer and good luck.
Friendly,
Marianna-Nikos-Petros-Mary
Written 24 June 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sophie N
Plymouth, United Kingdom15 contributions
Wonderful week at villa gonia
Our family of 5 spent a wonderful week at this delightful rural villa in Gonia. The contemporary modern design with its clean edged lines and attention to detail is a perfect place to enjoy the Cretan sunshine. The house both inside and on the terraces (of which there are many!) was a joy.
The location on the edge of the village is surrounded on three sides by the olive groves and scrubby pasture lands frequented often by local sheep herded by the Shepard.
Mariana and her family were wonderful hosts and her taverna a few meters down the road serves some of the greatest authentic Greek cuisine we tasted all week.
Would we like to stay here again?... Definitely- 5 stars!!
Visited May 2016
Written 27 May 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Voyage296385
Dear Marc and your family thank you so much also. You are a great family. I wish you to have the opportunity to spend your vacation all together always. I am waiting for you again.
Friendly,
Marianna
Written 28 May 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jan W
Berlin, Germany2 contributions
Fantastic villa - very nice and quite
We had a wonderful time at this villa. Everything was perfect. The house is of very high quality and has everything you need. The location is in a very quite and small town - perfect when you relax but also not too far from nice restaurants, taverns, etc. in the area. You have a very nice view from the roof terrace of the surrounding area. I can only recommend this villa to everyone who wants to have a fantastic time with family or friends on Crete.
Visited May 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 22 May 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Voyage296385
Thank you very much all of you.
I hope to meeting you soon.
Friendly,
Marianna-Nikos -Petros-Maria
Written 23 May 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
BigDaddyBear
Strathtay, United Kingdom14 contributions
Faultless - An Excellent Villa
A fabulous villa in a great location! The villa which is cleaned to the highest standard possible both inside and out is situated on the outskirts of the village of Gonia which is approx 15 minutes south of Rethymnon. Our children loved the pool and the adults enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the location. Rethymnon has a great atmosphere in the evening and has everything you need from great restaurants, small boutique shops, souvenir shops and shops selling local produce. On the outskirts there are two Lidl supermarkets plus there are 3-4 smaller supermarkets on the road from Rethymnon to Gonia. The beaches are within easy reach and we would recommend the one just east of Georgioupoli which was clean, quiet and easy to park and gain access. If you want to travel a bit further, Water City waterpark and Cretaquarium which are east of Heraklion are approx 1 and half hours away. It takes approximately 2hrs to get to Gorytn and the same time for Frangokastello. The villa itself is equipped to a very high standard with everything working and nothing amiss. We could find no faults and would rate this villa as one of the best we have stayed in. The owners Marianna and Nikos were the perfect hosts making sure we were okay and always at the end the phone if required. There were occasions when the dogs barked or the cockerel crowed but you are situated in rural Crete and these things are expected. We would have no hesitation returning to this villa and would highly recommend this property for anyone wanting to stay in the Rethymnon area. A car is essential.
Visited October 2015 Travelled with family
Written 21 October 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
HighMaintenance_10
Plymouth, United Kingdom10 contributions
Nice villa, however....
Although the villa had many good points, as per previous reviews, there were a number of negatives which need highlighting. We were a group of four adults (me, my husband and my husband’s daughter and her husband), and before hiring the villa I emailed Marianna to enquire whether there were two double beds, as this was an important requirement for us. She assured me that the twin beds could be converted to proper double beds and wouldn’t be a problem. Just before our holiday I emailed her again to remind her that we required two double beds. I also asked for a fan in the bedrooms due to the lack of AC and hot weather. She also assured me that she would be at the villa to meet us and asked what time we expected to arrive. I estimated it would be around 3pm, and we actually arrived at 3.10pm. Upon arrival there was nobody at the villa. We buzzed the intercom a number of times and shouted over the wall but the place was deserted. I then tried phoning Marianna from my mobile 3 or 4 times, but there was no answer. This was obviously not the best start to the holiday, as it was 38 degrees outside and we’d had a long drive from Heraklion in a car with broken AC. We decided to try and locate her tavern in the village (luckily I’d heard about this on tripadvisor reviews), which we eventually did. Fortunately, she was there and seemed surprise to see us, saying she’d been waiting for my phone call (even though she never told me I had to phone her). I pointed out I’d called a few times with no answer, and her reply was, “Ok, I’ll be there in a few minutes.” No apology or anything. She arrived at the villa to show us around; everything downstairs all looked clean and in order. However, when we got to the bedrooms we discovered..... ONLY ONE DOUBLE BED. I reminded her that we needed two double beds, her response to which was to just push two of the single beds together??! I asked if she could at least put a double sheet on the beds to try and disguise the crack somewhat. She seemed quite put out by this, but agreed to do it. I also reminded her that we asked for fans in the bedroom, she said she only had one fan and would bring it later. This was quite a concern, as the bedrooms were like saunas due to the heat-wave Crete was experiencing, but there wasn’t much we could do about it because it was a Sunday and the shops were closed. Suffice to say; none of us got hardly any sleep that night as the rooms were unbearably hot (even with a fan), and because we had to have to windows open there was the constant noise of dogs barking and cockerels crowing all night – it was a fairly miserable start to our holiday. We had also planned on doing a lot of cooking on the BBQ whilst there, but we discovered the villa didn’t even have a BBQ?! So, the following day was spent driving around trying to find somewhere to buy a fan and a BBQ, at our own expense (hopefully future guests will benefit from these items).
The main lesson I learned from our trip was that I will NEVER stay somewhere that doesn’t have air-conditioning during the summer months ever again. It is untrue that the villa is designed in a way to negate the need for AC – none of us slept well for the duration of our holiday, as the bedrooms were like saunas, despite keeping the shutters closed all day as instructed by Marianna. It’s a good job there was a swimming pool at the villa, as it was the only possible way to cool down, and it’s where we spent most of our time.
Visited September 2015 Travelled with family
Written 14 September 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
What this rental offers
Things to do
- Cycling areas
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Pool table
- Stereo system
- Television
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Tennis court
Services
- Housekeeping included
Location info
- Kid friendly
Parking
- Parking available
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Balcony
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Terrace
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Cable television
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Map
Getting there
Souda Airport
21.2 mi
N. Kazantzakis Airport
43.1 mi
Restaurants
Giannikos Traditional Taverna
1.7 mi
Adriatic Restaurant
4.7 mi
Ovelos
4.3 mi
Galini Restaurant
4.6 mi
Attractions
Stagakis Cretan Lyra Workshop
4.1 mi • Art Galleries
Rethymnon Old Town
4.5 mi • Neighbourhoods
Gorge of Mili
4.8 mi • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Elements Handmade Jewels
4.5 mi • Speciality & Gift Shops
About the neighbourhood
Gonia Village is the next village after Prines area in Rethymnon. One hour by car from Heraklion or Chania and only 15 minutes from the sea or 15 minutes from the bustling big town of Rethymnon with its wide variety of tourist amenities.Prines area used to be an important place during the Venetian occupation and the church of St. Nicolas dates from the 13th century. All the necessary shops can be found in the village, such as 2 supermarkets, a traditional kafenio and a taverna. The village itself is surrounded by olive trees and is ideal for people who like less crowded places and want to be close to a very rich nature.
Getting around
There are many rental cars companies in Rethymno area, that you can book directly or you can ask me for help you.
Also there is a public bus that pass from our Village Gonia every 1h15m. And the cost of the ticket is 1.30euro
Access
Car advised
How to get there
Gonia is the next village after Prines area in Rethymnon. One hour by car from Heraklion or Chania and only 10 minutes from the sea or 10 minutes from the bustling big town of Rethymnon with its wide variety of tourist amenities. GPS - Latitude & Longitude of the Villa ( 35.321306,24.420574 ) <BR><BR>Location - Excursions: Katikia Gonia is located just 8km from Rethymno, in the village of Gonia. The Green landscape surrounds the house and the view towards the mountains of southern and western Crete is superb. The surroundings are perfect for hiking in gorges of wild beauty, green paths and along charming streams. The fertile olive groves and vineyards provide a great track for your running, your cycling and your short hikes. In the surrounding area, there are hospitable small villages where you will be able to taste the famous Cretan hospitality of the friendly people of this place. A cup of coffee under a mulberry tree together with the people of the village, or reading your book will be images return to you after your holidays. The northern beaches are just a fifteen-minute drive away, and the exotic southern beaches are a thirty-minute drive, so guests are spoilt for choice!<BR><BR><BR>Transport connections to the island of Crete are excellent. Throughout the year, Crete is connected to Athens and therefore the rest of the world, by around 15 flights a day to the two airports on the island at Chania and Heraklion. Between April and October, over a hundred charter flights each week connect the island directly with the whole of Europe. Charter flights can be booked at numerous sites on the internet – just type “Crete flights” into Google and away you go!<BR><BR>The domestic carriers are Olympic and Aegean Airlines who have connections to almost all major European cities.
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)Tennis court
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- Villa-Gonia is able to accommodate up to 6 guests. See all property details.
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