GUEST TESTIMONIALS
We have a lot of regular guests who always like to come to Crete and book directly with us. Of course, the other guests can also reach us via the well-known booking portals on the Internet, such as Booking.com or Airbnb. At booking. com we were awarded 9.5 points out of 10 possible points in 2023 and at Airbnb we are registered as a so-called superhost with 4.9 out of 5. We list some of the reviews here.
Alice P. writes:
19.10.2021
The rooftop is great
Atsipopoulo, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Guesthouse Arkadi Spa)
Stay: 07.10.-18.10.2021
The place is nice and the rooftop is great, Axel is available if needed, I recommend !
Ulrich Z. writes:
22.08.2021
Dream Villa
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 07.08.-21.08.2021
We rented the two-bedroom Villa Erato in Prines. The house is located on a quiet side street where you can easily park. The villa is equipped with all things comfortable, has air conditioning on both floors and is extremely cozy. You can relax very well in the beautifully mature garden and by the pool. On the spacious roof terrace you can enjoy a beautiful sunset with a cold drink. Our host, Mr. Axel Werner, not only gave us a lovely welcome, but was also there to answer any questions or concerns we had. In Prines you can get to know the original Crete and can be on the beach or in Rethymno in about 10 minutes. It was a beautiful vacation.
Martin H. writes:
07.08.2021
Fantastic views from the roof terrace
Atsipopoulo, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Guesthouse Arkadi Spa)
Stay: 03.07.-07.08.2021
We had the pleasure of being the first guests ever to visit Arkadi Spa. The furnishings were completely new and the view from the roof terrace was fantastic. From here you can watch the sunset over the sea and relax in the whirlpool at the same time. At the same time, Axel was a great host and always had an open ear, great tips and supported us as best he could. The accommodation is very central in Atsipopoulo - the tavern at the church as well as bakers and food markets are within walking distance. If you want a little more hustle and bustle, you can also get to Rhetymnon very quickly by taxi. All in all a great stay on our Crete trip
Barbara D. writes:
05.08.2021
Very beautiful stone villa with fantastic views
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 18.07.-01.08.2021
A great ambience, from a large, very well-maintained pool, to a spacious and well-equipped villa with air conditioning, to the fantastic roof terrace, which offers a fantastic view of the coastal landscape. We received a warm welcome and Mr. Werner was always available to answer any questions we had. The location is excellent - away from the hustle and bustle of the city but still close.
Catharina writes:
26.10.2020
Great and quiet accommodation
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 13.10.-25.10.2020
Everything important can be reached in a few minutes by car. The large terrace offers a view of the sea and the mountains and, in the evening, of the starry sky. You have the pool all to yourself. If you have any questions, Axel will help you immediately. We were totally satisfied and will be back!
Billa writes:
08.10.2020
Quiet holiday home with a great terrace and views of the sea - beautiful sunsets!
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 26.09. -07.10.2020
It offers space for 6 people. and is ideal for relaxing and recuperating. The stone villa Olympia has a beautiful small garden with a pool and loungers. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. The beaches in the area can be easily reached by car within 10 minutes. The city of Rethymno, about 15 minutes away, is a lovely destination - great old town and fortress - absolutely worth seeing! We'll definitely be back!
Karin Helga writes:
01.09.2020
A dream vacation in a dream house with a breathtaking view from the roof terrace
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 22.08.-29.08.2020
The house has great facilities and leaves nothing to be desired. The evening view from the roof terrace surpasses everything. We were completely thrilled from the first second and would vacation there again at any time!! Axel Werner always took care of things and everything was perfectly organized. Thank you for a great vacation!!
We really liked everything! There are no negative points
Eleftheria writes:
01.06.2019
Great house
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 26.05.2019-30.05.2019
Great house! Super clean the location is great, communication was excellent. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommended to everyone!
Ralph writes:
01.05.2019
The property is comfortable and well equipped
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 20.04.2019 - 30.04.2019
Axel's villa is in a great location, within easy strolling distance from the village with its three tavernas and a couple of shops, and just 15 minutes drive from Rethymno. Because the National Road is just 10 minutes drive away thevilla's central location is perfect for getting to other parts of Crete: Chania just 60 minutes away, Heraklion about 90 minutes and the south coast again about 90 minutes drive. We used the villa as a base for hiking and exploring as well as relaxing. The property is comfortable and well equipped, with a great view from the upstairs patio and a sheltered garden. Rethymno is our favourite Cretan city, with an ideal and compact mix of history, amenities and a long beach.
Sylvester writes...
02.05.2018
The property is just perfect
Prines, Rethymno, 7400 Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 23.04.2018 - 01.05.2018
Axel has been a very welcoming host, the property is just perfect, pretty closed from the city of Rethymnon and the outside of the house is just a small paradise (pool, trees, grass, ...). The property is very well maintained, pool is cleaned several times a week so is the house (once in the middle of our stay). If you look for a place to spend time in family and get away from your stressing life, this is the perfect choice.
Günther writes:
03.10.2017
A place to feel good
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 28.09.2017 - 02.10.2017
Axel's villa is very nice, with lots of space and very good facilities. A place to feel good. You can't beat the veranda with sea views and the pool illuminated at night. If you want to be independent, you should rent a car.
Michael writes:
19.09.2017
The villa is a dream
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 - Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 10.09.2017 - 19.09.2017
We stayed in Axel's villa for 10 days in September. The villa is a dream. Everything you need was there, the private pool was a dream
Daniela writes:
07.08.2016
Romantic Stone Villa
Prines, Rethymnon, 74100 - Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 11.06.2016
The two of us spent 10 wonderfully relaxing days in “our” dream stone villa right from the start.
Communication with the landlord was great from booking to the end of the holiday! Direct & quick answers as you wish.
The stone villa is pleasantly cool during the day (mid-June) and enchants with its wonderful ambience. Starting with the wonderful view of the sea, the mountains during the day and a fantastic sunset in the evening. As soon as the sun has set, the small light accents in the house, at the house and at the pool come into their own in a romantic way (the photos here are super beautiful... but in reality it is even more beautiful :-). What is not really clear from the photos is that no one can see into the garden or into the villa.
The villa's facilities are top! We didn't lack for anything! From the high-quality furniture to the many small "goodies" that contribute to the comfort (such as books, travel guides, maps, CDs, charcoal grill, chessboard, water toys, hairdryer, candles, etc.). The mattresses on the beds are very hard after a first seat test, but we unexpectedly slept super relaxed on them. The villa has absolutely German comfort. From the water pressure to the satellite system, which reproduced a perfect image even during a minor storm. Our daily pool cleaning took place very discreetly in the morning hours.
The village center of Prines is within walking distance and, in addition to a few small grocery stores, taverns, bakeries, etc., also offers a really cute village cafe "the olive". We would only like to mention the friendliness of the Cretans in passing. Despite the easy accessibility, we would recommend a rental car as Crete offers many beautiful excursion destinations.
We would recommend the stone villa to anyone who needs pure relaxation and peace from day one :-)
See you soon “our” dream made of stone...
Johannes A. writes
29.05.2016
Wonderful
Prines, Rethymno, 74100 - Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 17.05.2016 - 27.05.2016
The house, location and pool are great. Regular cleaning. Exceptional (9.6 out of 10 points!)
Fränzi W. writes
14.04.2016
Super great
Prines, Rethymnon, 74100, Rethymno, Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 3. April 2016
Super chic holiday home on Crete. The swimming pool is a dream. And the location plus the weather are always a pleasure... Highly recommended.
Sabine H. writes
19.11.2015
Unforgettable family vacation in Crete
Prines, Rethymno, 74100, Rethymno, Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 8. Juni 2015
Our family spent 12 days on holiday at Villa Olympia in June this year. It was our first vacation in Greece and we loved it. The weather was ideal in June: not too hot, blue skies and bright sunshine every day. We were able to combine everything perfectly: the beach, swimming pool and relaxation and, on the other hand, an active holiday, which included visits to museums (Knossos) as well as our hike in the Samaria Gorge, the longest gorge in Europe. In the morning we jogged in the area and my husband went to training sessions three times with the racing bike and the owner of the villa, Axel Werner. Our two children enjoyed the swimming pool every day and were difficult to motivate to leave the holiday home or the swimming pool. The description of the holiday home on FeWo was correct, although the beautiful sea view on site is even more beautiful. The owner was very nice and we were able to establish personal contact. We will definitely come back, maybe as early as 2016!
Kurt S. writes
09.11.2015
Super Weather - Dream Location - Stylish Villa
Prines, Rethymno, 74100, Rethymno, Greece (Villa Olympia)
Stay: 23. April 2015
We had a wonderful time with lovely spring temperatures that reminded us of summer temperatures back home! The location of the holiday home is fantastic with a sunset from the veranda that we have only experienced in Santorini. Quiet village atmosphere, but in just a few minutes you can be in the tourist hustle and bustle of Rethymno if you want and the beautiful sandy beaches are also only a few minutes away by car. Due to its traditional construction, the villa has a very pleasant living atmosphere, which we enjoyed very much. The information in the advertisement corresponded to reality, although the view from the veranda was much more beautiful than shown in the photos. The contact with the landlord was German-speaking and very professional and yet friendly and personal from the time of our inquiry to our departure. We'd love to come back! We can especially recommend the time in spring! The island is blooming and the climatic conditions are reminiscent of our summer!
Andreas S.writes:
12.06.2016
Great value for money - simply a must!
Prines, Rethymno, 74100, Rethymno, Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 28. Mai 2016
Great house, sensational location with a view of the sea, very well maintained, the pool is cleaned almost every day and the house also every 2-3 days, the property is secluded and very quiet. Good taverns, bakery and supermarket in a few minutes within walking distance. A must for everyone who appreciates the peace and quiet (9.6 points out of 10 - Exceptional!!!)
Holger B. writes:
09.11.2015
Beautiful Easter in Crete
Prines, Rethymno, 74100, Rethymno, Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 5. April 2015
This year we spent our Easter on the Greek island of Crete in the beautiful Villa Erato near Rethymno. The weather was already pleasantly warm and the children were able to look for Easter eggs in the garden. The location of the holiday home is beautifully situated on a peak at 200m altitude with a breathtaking view of the sea and the still snow-covered 2,400m high mountains. In the village we were able to go shopping on foot and eat in the small taverns in the evening. We really liked the village atmosphere and we were also able to enjoy the tourism in Rethymno, where we were within 10 minutes. The holiday home was extremely comfortable and we didn't miss anything. The landlord gave us a very friendly welcome in German and gave us lots of travel tips. We would be happy to come back next year, maybe as early as Easter....
Claudia T. writes:
14.11.2013
A central haven of peace with fantastic sea views
Prines, Rethymno, 74100, Rethymno, Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 16.10.2013
In the second half of October we spent our autumn vacation at Villa Erato. The weather was beautiful and thanks to our holiday accommodation we had a very relaxing holiday. The children had fun at the swimming pool and hardly wanted to leave the house. The beaches could be reached in a few minutes by car, as could the city of Rethymnon. You could buy groceries in town and dine comfortably in the two taverns in the evening. The holiday home corresponded to the descriptions on FEWO and the view of the sea was phenomenal. We spent a wonderful and unforgettable "summer vacation" and became friends with the landlords, who looked after us very well in perfect German. We would be happy to come back to Crete next year to our stone villa Erato!
Michael W. writes:
23.08.2013
Villa with breathtaking sea views
Prines, Rethymno, 74100, Rethymno, Greece (Villa Erato)
Stay: 1. Juni 2013
The reception was very friendly, personal and with a fruit bowl and wine. We immediately felt at home in the tastefully furnished stone villa with 50 cm thick natural stone walls! The holiday home was clean and was cleaned several times, as was the beautiful pool. The large terrace offers breathtaking views over the hillside to the sea. The holiday home is in a quiet location, surrounded by other villas. You feel like you are in the middle of nature and often only hear birds. We were often able to observe circling birds of prey. If you have a car, it's 15 minutes to the historic Venetian old town of Rethymnon or to a beautiful beach that can easily be found to the west. The stay was rounded off with several jogging sessions with the landlord Axel and a visit to the landlord's family. The only thing we would have liked was slatted frames in the beds, but we haven't been able to enjoy them on five Crete vacations so far. We will certainly travel to this great holiday home again.
Anni writes:
20.05.2016
Fantastic
Atsipopoulo, Rethymno 74100, Greece (Stone Castle Arkadi)
Stay: 30.03.2016-23.04.2016
In April we spent 4 weeks with our family and friends at Stone Castle Arkadi. Everyone was fascinated by the house: an authentic atmosphere, a large terrace with sea and mountain views, here you can relax in the morning sun and have breakfast and on the second terrace you can enjoy the evening hours. If we needed anything we could contact the friendly owner. He immediately took care of our concerns. The location: Very good and central in a quiet village near Rethymnon, an hour to Chania and 75 minutes to Heraklion. We would love to spend our vacation here again!!!
