Situated in Agios Dimitrios, within 1.9 miles from the nearest sandy beach, Villa Emilie is surrounded by olive groves and features a large swimming pool. It is fully equipped and includes a furnished, stone-paved terrace shaded by a wooden pergola.The split-level Emilie Villa is very spacious and consists of 3 separate bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and a living room with fireplace. It is equipped with a plasma, satellite TV, DVD player, washing machine and dishwasher, and it also features 2 bathrooms.Upon arrival guests are provided with a welcome basket, as well as own-produced olive oil, local wine and the traditional raki drink. Taverns serving Cretan cuisine, a bakery and a super market can be found within 350 yards.The town of Rethymno with its Venetian harbour is 6.2 miles away. The airports of Heraklion and Chania are both at a distance of 70 km, while the staff can arrange for airport transfer upon charge. Free Wi-Fi ad free private parking are available.

Crete. As well as the magnificent beaches and warm seas, the size and physical variety of the island of Crete invites exploration, and Villa Emilie, located at Rethymno, Agios Dimitrios, 74100, Greece, is the ideal staring point. Uniquely among Greek islands, Crete’s mountainous spine creates a sense of spaciousness, a life distinct from sea and sand. Fly-drive holidays to Crete – or simply the hire of a car for some days during your stay in Villa Emilie, – will enable you to seek out the rugged formations of the interior, the fertile countryside and tiny chapels filled with frescoes, the mountain villages where time has stood still. Always, the authentic spirit of the islanders, their fierce independence and pride – as well as the best cooking and most delicious meals that constitute the famed “Cretan Diet” – will more likely be found where few others are looking. With so much to see, with dolphins to watch, shaded squares to paint, olive trees and wild orchids, Minoan remains and sweeping beaches, no wonder Crete holidays and Villa Emilie are revisited so often.