A Piece of History! Absolute Privacy, Close to Beautiful Beaches! | Villa in Rethymno

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Amnatos Villa | A Piece of History! Absolute Privacy, Close to Beautiful Beaches!

5 Bedroom Villa in Amnatos, Rethymno

Casa Sanguinazzo is approved by Greek Tourism Organization and has a license number: 1041K91003023401 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Casa Sanguinazzo is a traditional Venetian mansion, originally used as the holiday cottage of Venetian aristocrat Z. Sanguinazzo, hence its name. Its main entrance is made of marble and its complemented by a triangular front which bears the the family coat of arms, the eagle and the inscription : Initium sapientiae timor Domini (meaning "beginning of wisdom fear of the Lord"). This doorway has been classified as a preserved and traditional heritage site of great cultural value and its considered as one of the most important historic spots in the village. The Villa has also been used as the main treasury of the Cretan churches for 300 years.
Nowadays, the Villa has been carefully restored but still maintains its traditional character and the Venetian stone arches are still visible on the building, both outdoors and indoors. Great care and attention was given in every detail of decoration and many old artefacts are present. In addition, the furniture is of high quality, as are the branded appliances and Coco Mat mattresses used in every bedroom. The Villa can accommodate up to 10 people in beds and up to 11 people if it is necessary.
Ground Floor
Entering the villa on the ground floor you find yourselves in the living room area, which provides an open fireplace, a 42" satellite HDTV with Netflix, a dining and siting area. The fully equipped kitchen, which also offers direct access to the pool terrace and BBQ facilities, is next to the dining area. Furthermore, two bedrooms are located on this level, one featuring a double bed, while the other offers two single beds. Finally, there is a family bathroom with a bathtub with hydromassage.
First Floor
A staircase next to the main entrance leads you up to the first floor where you will find the remaining three bedrooms can be found on the first floor and each one is totally autonomous, as it has its own entrance. The master bedroom which is split in two levels boasts a sofa bed, a small refrigerator, a 32" HDTV, siting area and an en-suite bathroom with a hydromassage bathtub downstairs, while upstairs theres a king size double bed with a Coco Mat mattress and a dressing table with an additional sofa. The other two bedrooms also come with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower cabin (in one of the bedrooms the bed can also be turned in 2 single beds), as well as a small fridge. All three bedrooms lead to the first floor veranda, which enjoys beautiful sea views and is equipped with patio furniture. Furthermore, stairs from the veranda take you down to the pool terrace.
Outdoor area
The beautifully landscaped outdoor area of the villa covers 250 sq.m and offers a variety of facilities and spots for relaxation, which include:
- 25 sq. m heating eco swimming pool.
- Fully equipped charcoal barbecue facilities and a large dining table
- Lawn garden area (the building in front of the garden has no residents and the garden area offers full privacy).
- A variety of furnished spots with sun beds and outdoor siting area for relaxing both on the pool terrace and the first floor veranda.
- A laundry room.
- An outdoor WC.
- 4 bicycles ( 2 for adults and 2 for children) are at your disposal so you can explore the picturesque village.
Finally, right next to the Villa theres a traditional cafe and taverna, so you have the possibility to pre-order and have some of your meals at home.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA
The Villa is located in the picturesque village of Amnatos and the village has a traditional tavern (great one!) that you can walk from the villa.
The nearest shops (such as supermarket) are located in the seafront area of "Stavromenos, around 7 km away. The nearest beach is also 7 km away.
The city of Rethymno is around 17 km away and on the way to Rethymno there are lively areas with a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars such as "Adelianos Kampos" and "Platanias" around 11 - 12 km away.
Also there are many sightseeing spots, picturesque villages and beaches nearby and having a car you can enjoy visiting those places (the places includes Arkadi Monastery, Margarites village with its famous pottery production, Ancient Eleftherna archaeological site and its museum, small villages nearby with great taverns, beaches with secluded or organised spots and many more!).
Casa Sanguinazzo offers full privacy with amazing sea view in its beautiful settings. The surrounding area is a quiet, natural environment ideal for relaxation.
The location enables visitors to explore the archaeological site of ancient Eleftherna and caves of Melidoni and Zoniana which are some of the most famous tourist destinations in central Crete. Due to the location of the village and the terrain in the area, there are many beautiful hiking and biking trails as to the nearby village of Kapsaliana where you can find the Museum of Olive.
Please see below where the closest amenities can be found.
-Closest beach: 8 km Sfakaki Beach / 11 km (Adelianos Kampos Beach)
-Super market: 7.5 km
-Bakery: 5 km
-Butcher: 6.4 km
-Fresh fish: 14.5 km
-Pharmacy: 6.4 km
-Tavern or restaurant: next to the villa (there are more options tavernas in the other nearby villages)
-Heraklion Airport: 78 km
-Chania Airport: 85 km

A Piece of History! Absolute Privacy, Close to Beautiful Beaches! is located in Amnatos. A Piece of History! Absolute Privacy, Close to Beautiful Beaches! provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Private Pool, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Villa features Air Conditioner, Private Pool, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

A Piece of History! Absolute Privacy, Close to Beautiful Beaches! has 5 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Amnatos has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Amnatos, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Private Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Reviews

Megan D. Jun 29, 2022 07:39:39 PM
Summary: Beautiful - well designed and not cheapskate
Tomasz Z. Nov 12, 2019 04:00:20 PM
Summary: We spent our recent October half term in the Venecian villa in Amnatos. Cosy and quite village with plenty of historical, architectural pieces. Three families with kids, 11 people in total and the villa was just perfect for the whole group. Five beautiful spacious en-suite bedrooms with lots of character and original features. Very well equipped, with everything you need, very nice swimming pool that kids enjoyed the most. The villa is located in the heart of Amnatos, next to Taverna, run by local lovely Lady Maria. Maria cooked a delicious dinner for all of us, using local ingredients only. Only 15 minutes drive from beautiful beaches. Our agents and owner of the villa were also just pleasure to deal with. Always happy to help and full of advises where to go, or what to visit. We were also given the local fruits and oil of olives grown by the owner. Would really recommend the villa to everyone who wants to spend a holidays in beutiful and quite location. A+++++
Noa K. Oct 16, 2019 09:28:53 PM
Summary: The renovated Venician house is beautiful and fully equipped, super clean and full with high-taste details. Themis is kind, nice and generous. We will surely come back!
Emily A. Sep 30, 2019 01:33:00 PM
Summary: My family and I stayed here recently for 10 days, and from start to finish it was amazing! Themis, the owner met us at the villa and gave us a tour. The next day he stopped by with tomatoes, prickly pears and fresh figs from his own garden! So delicious! Such a lovely touch. Next door, the local taverna run by the lovely Maria was fantastic! We went there a few times and made some great new friends with the locals who made us feel at home. The only thing we were disappointed with was we were promised to give us all a bottle of his own olive oil before we left, which never happened. We would have loved to take it home. But, other than that very small detail, we would highly recommend this place and would stay here again and again. You do need a car though. There is a small bus that goes a few times a day from right beside the villa, which we took a few times, but once it was full and we ended up having to take a taxi. The times aren't very frequent either, but its certainly an option if you don't want to rent a car. Amnatos is a quaint village full of lovely locals who welcomed us with open arms. I would highly recommend Casa Sanguinazzo to anyone looking to stay here. It's full of history and is an absolutely stunning villa
Diane L. Aug 5, 2019 04:32:00 PM
Summary: Our family of 3 adult couples and 2 young granddaughters spent a wonderful week in this lovely villa. There was more than enough room with a fifth bedroom that was surplus to our needs. We were greeted by Mr Themis who was extremely welcoming despite the late hour of our arrival. His generosity and enthusiasm continued throughout our stay with regular gifts of fruit from his garden, eggs from his chickens, his own olive oil and a bottle home made wine. Our stay was further enhanced by the proximity of a wonderful traditional meze taverna immediately adjacent. The food and wine was excellent and the owner, a relative of Mr Themis, was extremely friendly. Needless to say we had most of our evening meals here. The villa's pool is a little on the small side but large enough so that we didn't feel the need to venture too far. However, trips to Rethimno and Chania are worthwhile. We had little need to bother Kostas and his management team at Etouri but when asked to book a couple of restaurants they were more than helpful. Despite being a little isolated in the hills of Arkady we would thoroughly recommend this property.
Ulrike F. Jul 18, 2019 09:17:32 PM
Summary: The two-storey villa and the garden / yard are really beautiful and unique built, the great Venetian entrance gate is very special. Inside it is very tastefully decorated with many small special (antique) details. The kitchen is fully equipped, you will find everything you need. The pool was great and with the various terraces there were nice places/retreats to relax. There are many charming little things to find in the House and the beds / mattress (cocomat) are all really extremely comfortable, we all slept very well and relaxed ! Well, we can only confirm that the beautiful pictures are fully in line with reality! We felt very comfortable in the villa. It is something special and we can recommend it without reservation! It was nice that there were bicycles in the house, the village of Amnatos and its surroundings are also good to explore by bike. The village is small, but has a special charm, in some streets almost enchanted, somehow romantic. Next to the villa is Maria's little Tavern Kanakaki. She cooks traditional Greek, very tasty and we often ate at her Place, or we enjoyed in the evening one of her homemade delicious liqueurs or a raki at sunset. The landlord was very nice and very attentive. A great hospitality! Themis has given us many good tips for beautiful tours on the island. To our joy he has often supplied us with fresh delicious fruits and vegetables from his own garden. On departure he presents us a Gift of his really good olive oil as a reminder on the way ... thanks again for it !!! We had a really nice and relaxing time in the Villa and in the Village Amnatos and we will definitely be back! Greetings from Hamburg, Germany.
Batsheva L. Sep 17, 2018 07:17:58 PM
Summary: The villa is absolutely incredible! Well equipped and very well maintained. Kostas and Eleni were efficient and took care of us from the booking process and till we left and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. Mr Themis, the owner of the villa was a pleasure. He took such good care of us and helped us with whatever we needed. We all left feeling we have a new friend in Crete and hope to be back soon!! Themis,Kostas and Eleni. THANK YOU!!
Andrew C. Aug 17, 2018 04:13:31 PM
Summary: From the moment you enter the property through the Venetian doorway (you should investigate the history of this) the quality and attention to detail exudes in every area. Being in the heart of the village of Amnatos and next door to the traditional taverna run so brilliantly by Maria you are able to feel part of this wonderful community. I highly recommend eating here, the food is a gastronomic delight with ingredients all locally sourced. The quality of the Villa easily surpasses any that I have previously stayed in and no expense has been spared in providing you with a comfortable stay. The booking process, arranged through a etouri travel, was excellent throughout with all pre-travel arrangements from car hire to the purchase of grocery essentials organised by Kostas and Elani from etouri. On arrival these guys also provided a special day out at the Baja Beach Club whilst also helping with suggestions for restaurants and taxi bookings. Lastly I have to mention Themis, the villa owner, and a man whose passion for making his guests feel welcome is beyond belief. Although running a busy cafe in Rethymno along with attending to his many animals and grape vines made time to make our holiday the most memorable ever....We will never forget picking grapes as the sun sets with Themis and other members of 'the team' followed by a memorable meal at Maria's Taverna. I could continue this review with many more words but the best suggestion I can make is book Villa Sanguinazzo today...you will not be disappointed.

FAQ's

Is this Amnatos villa pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Amnatos villa have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Amnatos villa has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Amnatos villa?

Best-rates for the Amnatos villa starts from $371 per night with includes Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, Private Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, TV with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is Amnatos villa a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this villa Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Amnatos villa wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Amnatos villa has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Amnatos villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Amnatos villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Amnatos villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Amnatos villa are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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