My name is Kostas Vasilakis and I hold degrees in both marketing and business management. As a two-time successful villa owner, my journey into managing vacation rentals began in 2012. Since then, my company, etouri, has experienced remarkable growth, now overseeing the complete management of 280 vacation rentals spanning across Crete. Additionally, I'm proud to be a co-owner of Loguers, a renowned hotel sales management and marketing company in Greece. My team and I possess comprehensive knowledge about the villas under our management and the surrounding areas. We take pride in offering a specialized 24/7 concierge service to our valued guests. Our ultimate aim is to ensure that they enjoy an unparalleled holiday experience, characterized by relaxation and the seamless provision of all their needs throughout their stay. Allow us to be your personal holiday advisors, and together, let’s start planning your unforgettable trip in Crete! etouri is located in 8 Ioulias Petichaki str., Rethymno, Crete and is approved by the Greek Tourist Organisation

Nestled in the small hillside hamlet of Gallou and keeping its Venetian charm intact, Villa Svega is a romantic renovation that is a celebration of old and new. The location is a quiet area with full privacy but very close to everything with Rethymno town only minutes drive away. The villa has been a part of the owner's family's property for the past 100 years and it is believed to belong to the second half of the Venetian era. The estate occupies 2,500 sq. m and includes a neoclassical house built in the late 19th century, attached to two Venetian vaults and a building that was formerly an oil mill, adjoining the western vault. The villa was refinished to its previous condition with using traditional materials to highlight the building's historic charm. Tastefully decorated with a combination of mellowed stone, solid wood fitments, beamed ceilings, and soft natural colours the villa offers a unique atmosphere and the best comforts to our guests. Together with architectural knowledge, we have turned the west vault and the old oil mill into a rustic, two-storey house of 140 sq. m., that can accommodate 6 guests in its 3 bedrooms. Villa Svega is also a wonderful retreat for a winter vacation as it is fully equipped for the mild winter of Crete with under floor heating (at an extra charge) and a huge stone fireplace. Villa Svega is equipped with solar panels that produce clean energy from sunlight to meet all the home's energy requirements. Complementing this eco-friendly energy solution is a garden rainwater harvesting system, designed to collect and store rainwater for watering the villa's gardens. -Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at 15 euros per night from April to October and 4 euros per night from November to March, payable upon check-in.

The villa is located in Gallou village, on the outskirts of Rethymno town, in a totally private area and it is within walking distance to the village centre. The surrounding hill slopes are richly verdant with diverse flora and oak forests. The village was important during all the different historical periods of the island. The importance of the area in the Byzantine era is obvious as the visitor can see from the rebuilt ruins of the Byzantine Monastery of Saint Paul and Saint Peter. The Venetians and the Turks also recognized its importance, inhabiting the village where their different architectural styles can still be seen. The name of the village is already given in Venetian documents as Gallou. The newer part of Gallou hosts 2 mini markets and a great traditional tavern. Also, four well-maintained tennis court are located 1 kilometer away. More shops, seafront restaurants and supermarkets are only a couple of minutes away by car (3 km) in the Koumbes area at the start of Rethymno town. Koumbes also has the closest sandy beach to the villa; however Rethymno beach which has greater facilities, is only 5 km away. Furthermore, the villa's location provides a great base for making excursions around Crete as the main national highway is only a few minutes away. Staying at our villa will give you the advantage of relaxing in a quiet, private area while literally being close to everything: a perfect choice for all the family!