Nature Villas Myrthios in Plakias

Nature Villas Myrthios offers three recently built villas on a hillside above Myrthios and Mariou. The two-storey villa has an open-plan downstairs, two bedrooms upstairs, and two large terraces with sea and mountain views. Guests receive a welcome basket with fruit and wine or champagne upon arrival.

The property has an outdoor swimming pool with a view over the bay, a shallow end, a fence, and seasonal operation. Pool towels, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas are provided; a shared kitchen is available for guest use. Free on-site private parking, an airport shuttle, car hire, and a safety deposit box complete the services.

On-site yoga classes and fitness classes are led by a personal trainer. A full menu of massage services is offered, including back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massage. Guests can also book a personal trainer for individual sessions.

The villas sit 2.6 km from Plakias beach and the village center, close to the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and Venetian Harbour. Chania International Airport is 84 km away. Access is via a sign on the main road between Myrthios and Mariou; GPS directions should not be followed.

Guest ratings average 9.5 out of 10, with praise for the peaceful setting and attentive, family-run management. The villa is equipped with a fireplace for cooler evenings and soundproofed rooms for quiet. A welcome note and drinks are left for each arrival, and the kitchen is stocked with high-quality equipment for cooking at home.

Rooms: 3 hillside villas with sea-view terraces

Wellness: yoga, fitness classes, personal trainer & 7 types of massage

Location: 2.6 km from Plakias, near museums and harbour

Welcome: fruit & wine/champagne upon arrival

Family: family-run with attentive hosts