Compare Our Villas
Four private villas, each with its own pool. Here is how they differ.
Choose Villa Asteri for up to 8 guests with young children, thanks to its separate children’s pool. Choose Villa Myrrini for a family of up to 6 who want a children’s pool and every bedroom on one level. Choose Villa Kitron for up to 6 guests who want a bathroom for every bedroom and a pool with hydromassage. Choose Villa Argiris for up to 8 guests who want sea views, everything on one level and the beach about 800 m away.
Good to know when you compare
Children’s pool
Villa Asteri (approx. 5 m²) and Villa Myrrini have a separate children’s pool, 0.50 m deep, beside the main pool.
Steps and levels
Villa Argiris: every bedroom and living space on one level, two steps at the entrance. Villa Myrrini: rooms on one level, 17 steps up from the parking. Villa Asteri is on two floors.
Bedrooms by floor
Villa Asteri has a double and a twin room on each floor. Villa Argiris sleeps 8 in four bedrooms on one level.
Sea views and the beach
Villa Argiris: sea views from the pool, pergola and living room, and the nearest beach about 800 m away. Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini have sea views from their verandas, Villa Asteri a partial one.
Bathrooms
Villa Kitron: three bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms and an extra WC, plus a pool with integrated hydromassage.
Spring, autumn and winter
All four have air conditioning with heating and a wood-burning fireplace.
Up to 20 guests together
MAZI: Villa Asteri, Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini, close together in Asteri Village. Each household keeps its own villa and pool.
Electric cars
Villa Asteri, Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini: free Type 2 charging, up to 22 kW, on request.
Prices
Every villa is priced for the whole house, not per person, and prices change with the season. Check your dates for the exact price.
The four villas, fact by fact
Swipe the table sideways on a phone. Tap a villa’s name to see every room and bathroom.
| Space | Villa AsteriThe Carpenter’s House | Villa Kitron | Villa Myrrini | Villa Argiris |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guests | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 4 · 2 double, 2 twin | 3 · 1 double, 2 twin | 3 · 1 double, 2 twin | 4 · 2 double, 2 twin |
| Beds on request (€20 per change) | Fixed | Up to 3 doubles: both twins join into 180 × 200 cm | Up to 2 doubles: one twin joins into 180 × 200 cm | Up to 4 doubles (twins join into 180 × 200 cm) or 3 twins (the 180 × 200 cm double splits) |
| Bathrooms | 4 · 3 en-suite + 1 separate | 3 en-suite + 1 WC | 2 · 1 en-suite + 1 with bathtub | 4 · 3 en-suite + 1 beside the second double |
| Indoor space | 180 m² · two floors | 120 m² · two floors | 110 m² · one level | 150 m² · one level |
| Steps | 20 steps to the first floor · ground floor approx. 7–10 cm above the terrace | 1 entrance step · 4 steps down to the pool · 15 to the first floor | 17 steps from the parking to the door · rooms on one level inside | 2 steps at the entrance · 6 up to the pergola |
| Pools and outdoors | ||||
| Private pool | 38 m² · 1.00–1.50 m · overflow | 31 m² · 1.00–1.50 m · skimmer | approx. 32 m² · 0.90–1.50 m | 34 m² · 1.00–1.50 m · overflow |
| Children’s pool | Yes · 5 m², 0.50 m | No | Yes · small, 0.50 m | No |
| Hydromassage | No | Yes · in the pool | No | No |
| Pool heating | Not heated | Not heated | Not heated | Not heated |
| Outdoor cooking | BBQ · wood-fired oven · Parasia | BBQ · wood-fired oven | BBQ · wood-fired oven | BBQ · wood-fired oven |
| Sea view | Partial, from the balcony and veranda | From the 40 m² veranda | From the covered veranda | Pool, pergola, living room |
| Comfort | ||||
| Heating | A/C · fireplace | A/C · fireplace | A/C · fireplace | A/C · fireplace |
| EV charging | Free · Type 2, up to 22 kW | Free · Type 2, up to 22 kW | Free · Type 2, up to 22 kW | No |
| Parking | 2 cars | 2 cars | 2 small cars or 1 large | 3 large cars or 2 minivans |
| Location | ||||
| Where | Asteri Village | Asteri Village | Asteri Village | Stavromenos |
| Nearest beach | approx. 3 km | approx. 3 km | approx. 3 km | approx. 800 m |
| Rethymno | approx. 12 km | approx. 12 km | approx. 12 km | approx. 11 km |
| MAZI | Yes | Yes | Yes | No · different location, for groups over 20 only |
| Booking | ||||
| From / night | €286 | €183 | €198 | €251 |
| Airbnb rating | ★ 4.8 · 61 reviews | ★ 4.82 · 28 reviews | ★ 4.96 · 74 reviews | ★ 4.94 · 32 reviews |
| Book direct | Breakfast Basket included at every villa · pets and tastings on request · check-in 15:30, check-out 11:00 | |||
| Links | See Villa Asteri → | See Villa Kitron → | See Villa Myrrini → | See Villa Argiris → |
Good to know before you choose
- Steps: Villa Asteri has 20 steps to its upper bedrooms; Villa Kitron 15; Villa Myrrini is 17 steps up from the parking; Villa Argiris has 2 at the entrance.
- Pools: none is heated or separately fenced, so children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Accessibility: none of the villas is officially wheelchair accessible.
- Getting around: a car is recommended. In Asteri Village the KTEL bus to Stavromenos and Rethymno town stops outside the villas and taxis can be booked; Villa Argiris is about 800 m from the beach.
- Open all year: all four villas take bookings in every month, each with heating and a wood-burning fireplace.
- Two locations: Villa Argiris is in Stavromenos, about 2.6 km from the three villas in Asteri Village, and is not part of MAZI.
Distances are approximate; rates vary by season and length of stay.
Choosing between two villas
Villa Asteri or Villa Argiris? Both for 8 guests
Choose Villa Asteri when…
- A separate children’s pool is important to your group.
- Two families want a floor each.
- You love a house with a story: the Skordilis family home since 1955.
- You want Villa Kitron or Villa Myrrini close by for friends or family.
Choose Villa Argiris when…
- Sea views, sunsets and an olive-grove setting come first.
- You want every bedroom on one level.
- You want the beach about 800 m away and shops close by.
- A 34 m² overflow pool and an upper pergola for long evenings suit your group.
Villa Kitron or Villa Myrrini? Both for 6 guests
Choose Villa Kitron when…
- Every bedroom having its own bathroom is important.
- A pool with integrated hydromassage appeals more than a children’s pool.
- A 40 m² first-floor veranda with sea views is part of how you imagine the stay.
Choose Villa Myrrini when…
- You have young children and want a children’s pool.
- You prefer all rooms on one level inside, and 17 steps up from the parking are not a problem.
- A calm house with stone walls, a timber ceiling and a garden of orange trees sounds right.
Villa Asteri or Villa Myrrini? Both with a children’s pool
Choose Villa Asteri when…
- You are up to 8 guests, or two families.
- You want the larger children’s pool (approx. 5 m²).
- You want four bathrooms.
Choose Villa Myrrini when…
- You are one family of up to 6.
- You want every room on one level inside.
- A covered veranda with sea views matters to you.
Tell us who is coming
Choose your group size and what matters most. We suggest the villa, or the combination, that fits.
More than 8 guests?
Villa Asteri, Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini stand close together in Asteri Village. Booked together they are MAZI: up to 12, 14 or 20 guests, each household in its own villa with its own pool. For groups of more than 20, Villa Argiris can be added. It is in a different location, Stavromenos, about 2.6 km away, and is booked separately.
Comparing the villas: questions
Which villa suits families with young children?
Villa Asteri and Villa Myrrini, the two villas with a separate children’s pool (0.50 m deep). Villa Asteri suits up to 8 guests and has the larger children’s pool; Villa Myrrini suits a family of up to 6. No pool is separately fenced, so children must be supervised at all times.
Which villa suits grandparents or guests who prefer fewer stairs?
Villa Argiris. All bedrooms and living spaces are on one level, with two steps at the entrance. None of the villas is officially wheelchair accessible.
Which villas have a sea view?
Villa Argiris has sea views from the pool, the pergola and the living room. Villa Kitron has a sea view from its 40 m² first-floor veranda and Villa Myrrini from its covered veranda. Villa Asteri has a partial sea view from its balcony and covered veranda.
Which villa is closest to the beach?
Villa Argiris, about 800 m from the nearest beach. The three villas in Asteri Village are about 3 km from the beach. None is beachfront.
Can the twin beds be joined into a double?
In Villa Kitron, Villa Myrrini and Villa Argiris, yes, on request: two 90 × 200 cm single beds become a 180 × 200 cm double. That gives up to three double rooms in Villa Kitron, two in Villa Myrrini and four in Villa Argiris. In Villa Argiris the 180 × 200 cm double can also be split into two singles. Each change costs €20. The beds in Villa Asteri are fixed.
Which villa has the most bathrooms?
Villa Asteri and Villa Argiris each have four bathrooms for four bedrooms. Villa Kitron has three en-suite bathrooms and an extra WC for three bedrooms. Villa Myrrini has two bathrooms for three bedrooms.
Are the villas warm in spring, autumn and winter?
Yes. All four have air conditioning with heating and a wood-burning fireplace.
Can we book two or three villas together?
Yes. Villa Asteri, Villa Kitron and Villa Myrrini can be booked together as MAZI for up to 20 guests in Asteri Village. For groups of more than 20, Villa Argiris can be added; it is in Stavromenos, about 2.6 km away, and is booked separately.
Still deciding?
Tell Argyris your dates, how many you are and what matters most. He will confirm availability and tell you honestly which villa fits.
Argyris Skordilis, owner and host. Usually replies within 12 hours.
