Thalasses Villas Rethymno  

In Pigianos Kampos, just 1 km from Rethymno town center on Crete’s north coast. Minutes from Platanes Beach and Rethimno Kart, with Turtle Beach, Solimar Beach, Spilies Beach and Town Beach all a short drive away. Nearest major airport: Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), about 73 km.

A small 4-room villa with a relaxed seaside vibe. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature full kitchens (full-size fridge/freezer and oven), private furnished balconies or patios, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and jetted bathtubs. On-site you'll find a bar, picnic and barbecue areas, and a tour desk — staff speak English.

Private beach access, an outdoor pool, bicycles to rent, picnic and barbecue spots, concierge and on-site parking. Complimentary wireless internet, laundry and car-rental assistance are available, and a roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings on your balcony.

Luggage storage, laundry and ironing services, safe-deposit box and free self parking. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected; shuttle service to the airport is available for a fee.

Continental breakfast is served daily for a fee and there's an on-site bar for relaxed evenings. Barbecue and picnic facilities let you grill al fresco, and the tour desk can point you to nearby tavernas and local flavors.