Casa Vitae - Villa Daphne

Villa Daphne has its own terrace pool, a city-view balcony and 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms for up to 4 guests. It sits on the second floor of Casa Vitae, a Venetian and Ottoman-style building of three private villas renovated in 2019, in a quiet part of Rethymno Old Town. With a cosy sitting room, a fireplace, heating and air conditioning, it suits short breaks and longer stays in any season (the pool is closed 31 October to 31 March). The Archaeological Museum and the Fortezza are a 3-minute walk.

Villa Daphne is on the second floor of Casa Vitae, a historic building of three private villas in a quiet part of Rethymno Old Town. It suits couples on a city break and families of up to 4 guests who want their own pool in the heart of town.

Your own terrace pool and a city-view balcony: the private swimming pool is on the villa's terrace, and a private balcony gives you city views. Outdoor furniture is provided. The pool is closed from 31 October to 31 March.

Comfortable in any season: a cosy sitting room, a fireplace, heating and air conditioning, a laptop-friendly workspace and a washing machine make the villa easy to live in for a short break or a longer stay.

A quiet Old Town base: Casa Vitae is one of the very few detached buildings in the Old Town, with origins in the Venetian era, and was renovated in 2019 to keep its Venetian and Ottoman architecture. The villa has its own private entrance, and the historical sites, traditional restaurants and cafés are all reachable on foot: the Archaeological Museum and the Fortezza, Rethymno's Venetian castle, are about a 3-minute walk away.

The space
· Bedroom 1: 1 double bed
· Bedroom 2: 1 double bed
· 2 bathrooms
· Fully equipped kitchen with oven, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, coffee/tea maker and cooking basics, plus a dining table
· TV, Wi-Fi and a safety deposit box

Good to know
· Towels, linens, shampoo, body soap, hair dryer, iron and ironing board are provided.
· Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:00 and check-out is by 11:00. We welcome you in person and hand over the keys.

Each of the three villas has a private entrance, a private outdoor area and a private swimming pool. Guests have free and fully private access to all areas of their villa.

Please let us know your arrival time so that we can be at the property to welcome you and give you all the information you need. During your stay we are available 24/7, and if you need any additional services before you arrive, we are happy to help.

Casa Vitae stands in a quiet part of Rethymno Old Town, away from the crowds yet close to everything. The Old Town's historical sites, traditional restaurants and cafés are all within walking distance, and Rethymno's position in the centre of Crete makes it a good base for visiting the island's major sights.
· Archaeological Museum and the Fortezza (Venetian castle): about a 3-minute walk
· Old Town sights, restaurants and cafés: on foot
· Local bus station: about a 10-minute walk
· Chania airport: approx. 65 km by road

Getting around
· Chania airport: approx. 65 km
· Heraklion airport: approx. 85 km
· Chania port (Souda): approx. 50 km
· Heraklion port: approx. 80 km
· Public transport: the local bus station is about a 10-minute walk away, for exploring the island by bus.
· Parking: there is no on-site parking; a public parking area is about a 5-minute walk away. The Old Town is pedestrian from 1 April to 30 November, so please plan your arrival by car accordingly.

Before you book
· Villa Daphne is on the second floor and there is no elevator.
· The swimming pool is closed from 31 October to 31 March. Children must be supervised at the pool at all times, and no glass is allowed by the pool.
· Quiet hours are 14:00–18:00 and 23:00–08:00. The Old Town is a residential area and sound carries in its narrow lanes.
· Maximum 4 guests. Unregistered guests and visitors are not permitted.
· No smoking indoors. Pets are not allowed, and parties or events are not permitted.
· A valid ID or passport is required for every guest at check-in, as required by Greek law.
· Concierge help and local advice are available during your stay.