Hello there, I am Manos, owner and manager of CreteVillas4U. I have been in the hospitality sector long before CreteVillas4U. I was actually born, grew up, and spent most of my life in a hotel owned by my family. So, I guess it came as no surprise when I expressed my wish to study in Rhodes’ Tourism School and, later on, when I decided to start my own business in the sector. One thing I learned growing up in a family-run hotel is that hospitality is more than hotel management, logistics and operations. It is a culture, passing down from one generation to the next. You can study to be a hotel manager but you cannot study to be hospitable. I apply this philosophy in my business as well. The rule is simple: the guests of the villas I manage are my guests. As an active traveller, I expect nothing less myself. The fourth generation of Dafermos hoteliers has already been born. I know now that my two beautiful children will probably follow my steps, like I did before them. There is a small difference though: they are smarter, more educated, better (big smile). All the best, Manos Dafermos

Up to 10 people can be accommodated in two separate villa parts, each with its own private entrance. The villa offers its visitors a welcome gift as well as washing and brand-new linens every three to four days. The Domus Elia villa's first villa side boasts an open-concept design and a living room with plush furniture, a 55-inch Smart TV, a Bluetooth stereo, board games, and air conditioning for visitors to enjoy. There is plenty of seating in the elegantly appointed dining area. The villa's kitchen is completely furnished and has appliances such an oven, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, coffee maker, and blender. Two large double bedrooms are available, each with a king-size bed, air conditioning, and a balcony. There is an ensuite bathroom in one of the rooms. Towels, slippers, hair dryers, and complementary toiletries are available in every bathroom. A living room with comfy seating, a 55-inch Smart TV, board games, and air conditioning is part of the villa's second section. The villa boasts a well-equipped kitchen room with facilities such an oven, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, coffee maker, and blender. The beautiful dining space provides plenty of seating for indoor meals. There are 3 bedrooms with air conditioning, 2 of which have king-size beds and one of which has 2 single beds. The upstairs rooms feature balconies, and two of them have en suite bathrooms. Towels, slippers, hair dryers, and free toiletries are available in the bathrooms. The first section also contains a dryer that visitors can use, and both sections have a washing machine, an iron, and an ironing board. A chic outdoor entertainment space with plenty of seats by the pool, dining options, and an electric BBQ is shared by the two parts.The crystal-clear pool is a warm area for visitors to unwind while taking pleasure in their luxury vacation in Crete. The villa also provides 3 private garage parking spaces.

Domus Elia is located in Mariou in the popular resort region of Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete. The Rethymno city center is 44 km from the villa. Favorite Mariou beaches include Damnoni, Ammoudi, Skinaria, Souda, Plakias, and Korakas. Local holiday outings include the Plakias Horse Riding Center for beach rides, Belvedere Spa for some well-deserved pampering, and organized sightseeing tours of historical Plakias. Other nearby attractions include the Mili Gorge, the Arkadi Monastery, and the Rethymnon Old Town. Popular local eateries include Amalthea Restaurant, Taverna Dionyssos, and Taverna Plateia. The closest airports are Chania Airport (45 km) and Heraklion Airport (70 km), and the General Hospital of Rethymno is 30 km from the Domus Elia holiday villa.