Villa Maroulas is a luxurious restored privately owned Venetian villa of 540m2 (5812 sqft) located in the beautiful hillside village of Maroulas in Crete and classified as a heritage site. The village is just a few minutes away by car from the town of Rethymnon, and 5 km from some of the most outstanding beaches in the area while located almost in the middle of the distance between Chania and Heraklion.
The villa, built in 1426 during the "Venetian period", has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and has been officially certified by the Greek Tourism Office as luxury accommodation villa in Crete. The villa has its own, fully private, heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, WiFi internet and giant cinema screen for movies. The villa is extremely well equipped to cater for families with babies and small children, supplying plenty of toys and games to keep youngsters entertained. Your holiday at Villa Maroulas will provide you with a wonderful location, magnificent sea views, peace and tranquility for all.
Villa Maroulas can accommodate up to 12 guests and it is an ideal property for experiencing the genuine side of Crete 12 months a year. In an elegant atmosphere, you will enjoy the 110m² (1184sq ft) open space opening on the courtyard with the private swimming pool and the luminosity of this villa provided by the opening bay windows and the 3.60m high ceiling. The quality of the property, the professional services that the owners provide (housekeeping, laundry, etc.) and the many opportunities for dinning in or out will make your stay in Crete an unforgettable moment of relaxation. There are also plenty different types of excursions from local archeological sites to bespoke boat trips that will help you to discover the real Cretan way of life.
The Entrance
The front door opens onto an inner courtyard. High walls offer peace and privacy, yet you are still in the heart of the village. There is a heated swimming pool (at an extra charge), surrounded by plants, flowers and elegant garden furniture. This is the place to sunbathe, unwind and relax, or just bask in the shade of a lemon tree.
Living Area
A conservatory style entrance leads you into the main living area. The design is open-plan: You will find a huge lounge with a stunning white marble floor, a kitchen and dining area, a vaulted television room, and an office space. The kitchen is fully equipped - dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso machine, wine cellar, oven etc. Facilities here include: PC, WIFI, a large home screen (3.5m x 3.5m), overhead projector managed by computer, a telephone, television, video tape recorder, hi-fi, CD-DVD.
The dining area is spacious and there is also a children’s play space. The 110sqm (1184 sq ft) open space opens directly on the courtyard with the private heated swimming pool.
The living area leads out to a small inner courtyard which houses a Jacuzzi. Your additional fifth bedroom is also located in this part of the building.
Outside Areas
There is plenty of outdoor space within the grounds of the villa with two courtyards with the heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Moreover, there is a very spacious roof terrace of 140sqm (1506 sqft) on the first floor of the building, which has longer chairs, tables, sofa and gazebo. From here you have a superb view of the village, the sea and the surrounding countryside.
Sleeping Arrangements
The villa has five bedrooms, all with air conditioning for the summer – and central heating for the winter. Bed linen and hand towels are provided and also a daily (apart from Sundays) fully comprehensive domestic cleaning service arranged according to the Guests’ convenience.
GNTO Licence Number: (MHTE) : 1041 K 113 K29 493 01