Casa Vitae - Villa Myrthia

Ground-floor villa in Rethymno Old Town with a private pool, garden terrace, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Villa Myrthia is one of three villas in a period house combining Venetian and Ottoman architecture, renovated in 2019, in a quiet corner of the historic centre, a 3-minute walk from the Archaeological Museum and the Fortezza. The spacious living room, fireplace and fully equipped kitchen/dining room suit families and couples. The pool is closed from 31 October to 31 March.

A private pool and garden terrace inside Rethymno Old Town, with a quiet corner to come back to after a day exploring on foot. Villa Myrthia is on the ground floor and suits families and couples.

Private pool and terrace: the swimming pool is for your use only and is surrounded by a sunny outdoor terrace with outdoor furniture. The pool is closed from 31 October to 31 March.

Ground floor with room to spread out: two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living room and a fireplace, with air conditioning and heating for every season.

Historic and quiet: the villa is one of three, each with its own private entrance, in a period house combining Venetian and Ottoman architecture and renovated in 2019, set in a quiet part of the historic centre. Myrthia itself has historical features and an airy atmosphere.

The space
- Bedroom 1: one double bed
- Bedroom 2: one double bed
- 2 bathrooms
- Spacious living room with a sofa bed
- Indoor fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen/dining room with oven, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and coffee maker

Practical: Wi-Fi, TV, washing machine, iron, hair dryer, towels and linens, and a laptop-friendly workspace.

Each of the three villas has its own private entrance, private outdoor area and private swimming pool, and guests have full privacy in every area of their villa.

Please let us know your arrival time so that we can meet you at the property, hand over the keys and give you all the information you need. During your stay we are available 24/7 by phone, text message or email for anything you might need, and if you need additional services before you arrive, just let us know.

Casa Vitae sits in a quiet corner of Rethymno Old Town, away from the crowds but close to the Old Town's lanes, historic sites, traditional restaurants and cafes. The house is a 3-minute walk from the Archaeological Museum and the Fortezza, the Venetian castle. The historic sites and the town's restaurants are all reachable on foot. Rethymno lies in the centre of Crete, a convenient base for seeing the island's major sights.

The local bus station is about a 10-minute walk away, and Chania airport is approx. 65 km by road.

Rethymno's local bus station is about a 10-minute walk from the villa, so you can explore the island by public transport.

By road it is approx. 65 km to Chania airport, approx. 85 km to Heraklion airport, approx. 50 km to Chania port (Souda) and approx. 80 km to Heraklion port.

There is no on-site parking; a free 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.

Good to know before booking:
- Rethymno Old Town is a pedestrian zone from 1 April to 30 November, so cars cannot drive up to the villa during that period.
- The swimming pool is closed from 31 October to 31 March.
- Quiet hours are 14:00-18:00 and 23:00-08:00.
- Check-in is between 15:00 and 21:00 with an in-person welcome; check-out is by 11:00.
- No smoking indoors. Pets are not allowed, and parties or events are not permitted.
- We are happy to help with concierge services and local advice for a pleasant stay.