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Seafront House, Walking Distance to Everything, Sea View & Hot tub!

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with free WiFi

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
TV, video games, DVD player, books
Dining
Spa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rethymno, Crete
  • Place, Sfagia Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Agios Yiorgos
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Limni Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the area

Panormos

On the beach.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Sfagia Beach and Church of Agios Yiorgos. Also, Limni Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Geropotamos Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Sfagia Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of Agios Yiorgos - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Limni Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rethimno Kart - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 24 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bro Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thalassa Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zeno Lobby Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Creta Marine Saloni Lobby Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Helios Pool Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seafront House, Walking Distance to Everything, Sea View & Hot tub!


Penelope Home is approved by Greek Tourism Organization and has a license number: 399975 & managed by "etouri vacation rental management".
Overlooking the Cretan Sea, Penelope Home is a 195 sq. m. coastal getaway in Panormos, offering expansive views and timeless charm. Originally built in the early 20th century, it still echoes its heritage through arched stone walls and vintage details, while seamlessly incorporating all modern comforts. This inviting two-storey home is ideal for restful, family-friendly beach holidays, accommodating up to 10 guests across five bedrooms. Conveniently, it sits within walking distance of the beach and essential amenities.


Layout


Upon entering the ground floor, a staircase leads directly to the first floor, where a spacious open-plan area awaits, comprising the living and dining rooms. The seating area includes a cosy sofa, armchairs, a 49" HDTV, and a PlayStation 4, and it opens onto a balcony with stunning sea and sunset views. Adjacent to the living room, the fully equipped kitchen allows you to prepare meals with ease and also features a water filter and a secondary dining area.
Three of the homes bedrooms are located on this level. The master bedroom offers a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Connected to the master bedroom, separated by a sliding door, is a twin bedroom, creating an ideal arrangement for families with children. This bedroom has direct access to a balcony overlooking the garden below, which can be reached by an external staircase.
Additionally, a third bedroom with two single beds and a separate bathroom with a shower is also available on this floor.


Ascending the staircase from the dining area brings guests to the attic, which features a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. This bedroom opens onto a spacious balcony with a comfortable sitting area, an ideal spot to enjoy panoramic views and the refreshing sea breeze.
Accessed through the master bedroom, the final bedroom is separated by a door for privacy. This fifth bedroom includes two single beds that can be joined to form a double upon request and offers direct access to a balcony equipped with a relaxing two-seater hot tub.


Last but not least, the garden on the lower floor offers a generous lawn area surrounded by trees, an ideal space for children to play safely. The BBQ area, set beneath a charming pergola, features a charcoal grill, a steel oven, and an outdoor sink, providing everything you need to try your hand at delicious Cretan recipes.


**Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,099 square feet

Policies

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 00000399975

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Seafront House Panormo Walking Distances Everything Sea View
Seafront Panormo Walking Distances Everything Sea View Rethymno
Seafront House Panormo Walking Distances Everything Sea View
Seafront Panormo Walking Distances Everything Sea View Rethymno
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Seafront House, Walking Distance to Everything, Sea View & Hot tub! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becca F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location! So close to everything and the view from the upstairs balcony was beautiful. Super close to the beach and restaurants, including an amazing bakery. Close to shops and easy to drive to. Tina met us to check in and gave us a tour. She was so friendly and helpful. The owner left fresh baked bread and fruit up on check in and brought us hot! pastries in the middle of the week. So delicious and thoughtful. The house was very clean and spacious. Highly recommend!!
View from upstairs balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Calgary Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness
This property and experience was amazing. From the communication pre-arrival, to the interactive and friendly communication when we arrived. Showing us around the property explaining the town and house. Tina did an amazing job of interacting as guide. And meeting the hostess Pinlope, who is an incredibly lovely and generous lady, was an experience as well. The location of the house, right on the seashore, and proximity to so many pubs and restaurants. It was a fantastic choice. We love the town. It was full of great restaurants, shops, and lovely people.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crete Villa

My husband & I and two other couples stayed at Penelope Home for 5 nights. The home is located about halfway between the 2 airports on Crete. (About an hour each direction) We liked the central location and enjoyed hikes, caves, the beach and other activities. The suggestions for restaurants and bakeries by our host were spot on. The host also handled our transfers which was very much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Penelopi house in Panormos

If you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday for a large group with beautiful views, wonderful restaurants and cafes, and easy access to beaches, Penelopi House is the right choice. It felt like a truly authentic Greek beach holiday and we miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House in a Wonderful Village

We loved our stay at Penelope House. Lovely owners and managers made our vacation extra special. The village is charming, safe, with great restaurants and fun beaches. Just the right size to relax but still has everything you need.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnificent

Perfect location. Wonderful host. Loved our stay and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

WOW!! Amazing experience!!

We, a party of five good friends, had the good fortune of an amazing week spent at Penelope House in Panormo! The house itself is exactly as described and shown in the pictures- beautiful! Location could not have been better and the town itself.... looks like something out of a movie! The warmth of the people of Panormo will always be treasured! We were welcomed to the house by Tina- a true delight! She gave us valuable information about the town and Crete in general. Popi is a treasure!!! She welcomed us with delicious homemade food, wine and Raki. The evening we spent with Popi and her family and friends will forever be cherished!! The music, food and drink - incredible!! We appreciated Panormo’s central location for easy touring. We now long to return to Crete in the future! Thankyou Popi from the bottom of our Canadian hearts! Judy, Ron, Loreen, Kim and Cathie. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada September 30 - October 8, 2019
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gareth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay at Penelopi Home, Panormos

We had an amazing week in Panormos, such a beautiful home in a lovely little town in Crete. There are local authentic Tavernas and it's a lovely spot next to the sea. Penelopi and the team from etouri were all amazingly helpful, our family had a fantastic week there! We explored other parts of the island, which there are some amazing spots - gorges, lakes, beaches, winery's. If you want a relaxing holiday I would highly recommend staying here! We hope to go back again in future!

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Frau

Wunderbares Haus , die Aussicht ist traumhaft.Sehr nette Vermieterin, man ist bestens versorgt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hervorragend

Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht, sehr sauber und gepflegt. Tolle Lage, relative ruhig, sehr nette Gastgeber. Das Meer ist zum Greifen nah.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traumhafter Kurzurlaub

Wir hatten wunderbare Tage in einer sehr geschmackvoll und schön eingerichteten Wohnung direkt am Strand. Wir wurden liebevoll von der Landlady Penelope und Tina betreut. Der Blick von den Balkonen ist traumhaft. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ursula Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wunderschöne Ferienwoche

Sehr schönes sauberes Haus. Reichlich Platz und gute Ausstattung. Lage sehr gut um alles zu Fuß zu erreichen (Strand, Geschäfte, Restaurants) Bes. nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeber.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gianluigi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

comfort e splendida vista mare

la casa si trova in una spelndida posizione con vista mare e spiaggetta attrezzata a 20 metri. inoltre si trova a due passi dal centro di Panormo: taverne e negozi di ogni genere. Molto confortevole e sicuramente da raccomandare. Il bagno al piano superiore è piuttosto piccolo, ma ci si adatta velocemente. Lo staff è efficiente e supporta per qualsiasi esigenza. Una menzione speciale per il raki di Penelope !! Complessivamente è una delle migliori soluzioni per una vacanza nei pressi di Retymno l
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent séjour à Pénélope Home

Panormos est un village très agréable. Petite plage, de bons restaurants à manger sur place ou emporter, de quoi courir un peu pour le footing. Villa très bien équipée. Agencement un petit peu particulier accès à deux des chambres par deux autres. On s’en est très bien accommodé. De super souvenirs !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Horst S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Familienurlaub

Sehr schöne Villa, zentral gelegen. Sehr freundliche Besutzerin. Außentreppe zum Garten muss erneuert werden

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa, wonderfull stay!

We had a lovely holiday in Penelope home! Great villa on a super locatian at the beach in a beautiful village. Thank you Penelope voor your hospitality and giving us a graet time! We'll be back!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein wunderschönes Ferienhaus!

Wir waren zu 10 in diesem tollen Ferienhaus( zwei Familien) und blieben insgesamt äußerst zufrieden. Die Lage: direkt vor der Tür das Meer und der Strand sowie kleiner Dorfhafen mit vielen Restaurants, Geschäften und Cafés. Auch das „Dorfinnere“ mit wunderschönen Gassen, Restaurants und Supermärkten ist gleich um die Ecke. Der Strand öffentlich zugänglich, mit kostenlosen Liegen, jedoch leider nicht so sauber. Man fand immer wieder da und hier Plastikmüll, Zigarettenkippen oder ähnliches im Sand. Die Kinder spielten aber direkt am Wasser, so dass uns das nicht sehr störte. Ist wohl in Griechenland üblich, dass die öffentlichen Strände nicht überall gereinigt werden. Das Haus: entspricht komplett den Bildern und der Beschreibung. Es hat an nichts gefehlt! Sehr hübsch eingerichtet, Meerblick, tolle Terrasse oben und sehr, sehr freundliche Vermieterin!!! Auch wir wurden mit leckeren warmen Teigtaschen empfangen und im Kühlschrank war alles für Erstbedarf da. Wirklich großzüg und nett. Danke nochmal auch an dieser Stelle an Penelopa🙏🏻 Es lohnt sich einen Mietwagen zu haben, um die Gegend auf der Insel zu erkundigen. Das Feriendorf lernt man in paar Tagen kennen:)) Klein und fein👌 Also, wir genossen unsere Zeit in Penelope- Home sehr und werden uns öfters an diesen Urlaub erinnern..
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kari A.

Glimrende beliggenhet

Supert hus, med glimrende beliggenhet med gangavstand til strand og spisesteder i en rolig og sjarmerende landsby. Veldig hyggelig eier som tok godt imot oss, men de var desverre to timer forsinket med vask ift avtalt insjekk. Huset passer nok best til barnefamilier. To soverom har gjennomgang fra annet soverom, ellers innholder huset alt en trenger. Nærmeste strand er ikke av de fineste strendene på Kreta, men rolig og helt Ok . Ti minutter unna med bil ligger er fantastisk idyllisk strand med klipper og grotter rundt! Vi hadde en super uke i Panormos 5 ungdommer og to voksne.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frauke L.

We fell in love with panormo.

The house has a fantastic location and is superbly cared for. Ms Penelope is a wonderful hostess and very attentive to the children. We felt comfortable and the farewell was very difficult. From the house you have a great view of the harbor and the shops are all in the immediate vicinity of the house. We would wish that the place Panormo can keep its originality, because annoying tourists who are only looking party, are out of place here. In Panormo you get an idea of the original Crete, as there was more to find 25 years ago. We also felt very well looked after by the Etouri team, which has always been well informed and always ready to help us. We would love to come back. Thank you for the best time of the year. Your Frauke Lammers
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018