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4 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach/lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach 6 mi
Swimming pool
Child friendly
Car essential
Air conditioning
Pet friendly
Private garden

From the manager

The Private Authentic Retreat, is part of an Elite group of ThinkVilla bespoke stays, where hand-picked exceptional properties of outstanding 24/7 service, incredible tailored experiences and unique cultural charm await to inspire you. The Villa has been certified with the Seal of Approval, a 300’ Criteria Rating, for the unique design, innovation, individual quality & inspiring offerings only with ThinkVilla.

We welcome you to Crete and the picturesque village of Mesi, built on a lovely position, on a small hill of 300 meters above sea level! Dotira home, is a two-storey stone mansion of the 18th century, which has a surface area of 166 square meters and the surrounding plot one of 350 square meters.

Thanks to the careful restoration the house adheres to the traditional architecture and offers our visitors the experience of a special sojourn. Natural materials, such as wood, stone, were used, respecting the house’s history and its traditional elements were preserved and highlighted: the bathroom, the fire place and the water trough at the terrace.

Layout

Outside Area

Externally, the villa is built in a classic, yet modern way, where stone and rustic feeling prevail! At the outside area there is an inner courtyard, with a lovely siting area and a traditional wood oven, making it ideal for al fresco dining! Also, there is an amazing garden with local herbs and flowers, right next to the wonderful 20 m2 and 1,40 m deep private pool, where our guests can relax, enjoy the fresh country air of Mesi and the soothing environment of the house! The pool is chemical free as it operates with active oxygen! The court yard and pool terrace create a rustic, romantic atmosphere, where you will love spending your morning and evenings!

Ground Floor

The yard offers access to the former stable of the house, which has been converted to an attic, featuring a working area, with a desk and an extra double bed on a special construction, on the upper level. This room provides total privacy and internet access, if you need to work on something!

Entering the property you will see the spacious living room with a great open fireplace, a rustically decorated, fully equipped kitchen, with a dining area, perfect for indoor dining with your family or friends and one bathroom.

First Floor

Beautiful wooden stairs lead the guests to the upper floor, where guests can find three lovely bedrooms (two double and one twin) and a WC. Balconies from the first floor enjoy a stunning view of the whole area, olive groves and an open view on the Cretan Sea!

Supplementary alternative activities – agritourism

Stone is a source of energy and helps getting close to nature and the earth! Dotira home gives you the chance to choose from a plethora of alternative activities, individually or in a group, which offer bodily and spiritual wellbeing and therapy, such as walking, herb picking, soap making, hiking and visiting archaeological sites, monasteries and local monuments, both in Mesi and the nearby villages.

Also, during your stay you may have the opportunity to participate in the cultivation and care of our garden, harvest its fruits and enjoy its products!

Property Notes:

- Welcome basket included, courtesy of the owner. Dotira home offers the rich goods of the Cretan land, to all guests. The house is stocked with cretan rusks, home made jams, goat’s milk, cheese, fresh eggs and fruit from Mesi trees, herbal teas (sage, thyme, marjoram, rock roses) and more…depending on the season!

- Quality towels, bed linen, covers and blankets provided.

- Housekeeping, towels and linen changes every four days.

- Sun beds and umbrellas available. Pool towels provided.

- Baby cot and high chair available if needed.

- Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room area is included.

- Air conditioning units serve heating purposes.

- Complimentary free Wi-Fi coverage is available throughout the house.

- All in-house electronics are available, including a washing machine, dishwasher, TV with satellite reception, CD and DVD players, large fridge with freezer, electric kitchen, kettle, toaster, espresso coffee machine, iron and iron board.

- Pool and garden cleaning twice a week. The pool operates from April to October.

- 24h/7days ThinkVilla concierge service included.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds
2 Family bathrooms

Families

Great for children of all ages
Pets welcome
High chair

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private outdoor pool (unheated)
Mountain Views
Private garden
BBQ

Patio
Balcony or terrace
Sea view
Internet access
Fireplace
Staffed property
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Iron
High chair
TV
Satellite TV
DVD player
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided
Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

In need during your stay, ThinkVilla team knows how to elevate the everyday with bring-a-smile-to-your-face memories. ThinkVilla team believes that surpassing expectation knows no bounds. We wish to give you space, but also be available for you 24/7 for anything you may need during your stay with us. Prior to your arrival we will be in touch with you to assist you plan the perfect holiday break with us and provide you with all details in regards to the villa location, contact details of your host and nearby experiences to explore. Upon arrival at the villa your host will be awaiting to welcome you and check you in the villa and we will also be available by phone or email for you on a 24/7 basis, to assist you with anything you may need.

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Booking confirmed

50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Smoking is allowed only outdoors • Events are not allowed • Supervision of children is your responsibility • Pets are strictly allowed upon request & pet agreement required

*Accommodation cost Excludes:
Resilience Tax €10,00 per villa per night. This is not included in the platform prices and shall be paid, upon check in.

About the manager

Thinkvilla Bespoke Stays

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Average reply time:: 2 hours 48 minutes
Calendar last updated:: 23 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 11

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch

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Navigate17219860009

Perfect, beautiful villa in a rural setting

Aug 2020

The House is amazing with lots of attention to detail. The pool and outside areas are perfect to spend quality time with the family or relax on your own in one of the many little secret spots. Maria (… More

8 Oct 2020

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager

Dear guest, thank you for this amazing review and we would really love to host you again in our Villa! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Josh B

Beautiful, refurbished Greek home

Apr 2019

I have to start by saying my wife and I found this excellently refurbished house so, at the same time, cool, beautiful and romantic. The owner met us on our arrival and walked us through the house, po… More

28 Apr 2019

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Response from the manager

Dear Josh, we really appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again on your next trip to Crete! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Sherpa32132834591

Fantastic

Oct 2018

Ein traumhaftes Haus, mit Liebe eingerichtet und echtem griechischen Scharm. Maria und Nicolas sind wunderbare Gastgeber. Es war wie ein Lotto-Sechser. Herzlichen Dank für das schöne Erlebni… More

4 Nov 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager

Dear Sherpa, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Birgit K

Just great!

Oct 2018

What a wonderful place to be. Nice and tasteful renovated villa with such a beautiful garden and many lovely details. We enjoyed our stay so much. We could have just stayed in the house without moving… More

31 Oct 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager

Dear Birgit, we are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you "home" again! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

joooools123

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Peaceful location and a beautiful villa

Aug 2018

This villa is well equipped and spacious offering ideal accommodation for those wishing to visit this area of Crete. There is good air conditioning which was essential during the extremely hot August… More

31 Oct 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager

Dear Paul, thank you so much for recommending our villa to other travellers and we hope to have you back soon! Regards, ThinkVilla Team.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call the property manager before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.

If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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