The sun shines overhead, the sea glimmers in the distance and a relaxed holiday awaits at the island retreat of Aelia. This beautifully appointed Crete vacation rental is set in the quieter area of Rethymno, close to a town and several beaches. Its resort-worthy amenities and five bedrooms can welcome up to ten friends or family members in modern Greek style and luxury.

Your stay begins with a welcome basket full of wine and local treats. It only gets sweeter from there, thanks to outdoor living areas with a pool, lounging and dining areas, a barbecue in an al-fresco kitchen, plus a hot tub, sauna and massage room for the grown-ups and a playground for the kids. Inside, the amenities range from an exercise room, pool table and playroom to a media room and Wi-Fi.

Creamy stone floors and charming wrought-iron accents set a refined tone in the open-concept living and dining rooms inside Aelia. A generous sectional and sculptural dining chairs provide seating for eleven, and there’s another breakfast table in a nook adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen.

The villa has three bedrooms with double beds and private en-suite bathrooms. The other two bedrooms have a double bed and two twin beds, respectively, and share a hallway bathroom. If you’re traveling with very young children, a baby cot is available upon request. Details like tufted headboards and stone-tile-clad bathrooms lend the bedrooms a look of contemporary elegance.

From Aelia, you can make the 10-minute walk or take the three provided bicycles to the town of Skaleta, where you’ll find a quiet, pebbled beach perfect for a honeymoon-style stroll, as well as a few hotels where you can stop for a drink. If you’ve rented a car, it’s a short drive to Spilies Beach, Aquila Rithymna Beach, and the restaurants and nightlife of the town of Rethymno.

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*Baby cot available upon request

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