Villa Domus Polymnia

Domus Polymnia is a carefully restored, traditional stone-built villa located in the heart of village Spili. The property can accommodate up to 8 people and offers great views of the surrounding area and mountains. Welcome to Villa Domus Polymnia! This house has been in my family since 1935 when it was originally bought by my grandparents. After many years, in 2009, I decided to renovate it and transform it into a vacation house. The house is located in the heart of the picturesque village Spilli, 28km south-east of Rethymno town. Layout Exterior A narrow street leads the guests from the main square to the upper part of Spili village and to the wooden entrance of Domus Polymnia. A lovely courtyard opens in front of you as you enter. The courtyard offers access to the ground floor of the residence as well as the first floor after climbing some stone steps. Villa Domus Polymnia Layout: Ground Floor: dining area with fireplace, kitchen, bathroom(bathtub) First Floor: double bedroom, double bedroom with en suite bathroom Interior Ground Floor The house comes with an open plan kitchen which is fully equipped with all the appliances our guests may need during their vacations( dishwasher, oven, electric stove, microwave, fridge with freezer, kettle, coffee maker, toaster , dishes and cutlery, cooking utensils). A big dining table with a wooden sofa and a bench are there between the kitchen and the stone-built fireplace. In the dining area you can also find a flat screen smart TV with Netflix subscription. High-speed Wi-Fi access is also availble throughout the property. The main bathroom of the house is also located on the ground floor and has a bathtub with a Jacuzzi. A washing machine and a hairdryer are also available in the main bathroom. First floor An internal stairway leads to the first floor where the two bedrooms of the house are located. The master bedroom features a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a cabin shower. The second bedroom has two single beds that can be joined as one double bed. Both bedrooms are air-conditioned and have flat-screen TVs. The master bedroom opens to a spacious veranda with a pergola, a dining table and BBQ facilities. The veranda is also accesible from the ground floor by climbing some stone steps. Our guests can relax here and enjoy the breathtaking views to the surrounding mountains. Guests will have the entire property to their private use and access to all areas. Prior to your arrival I will send you an email with information on how to get to the house and my contact details. I will also like to know the time of your arrival, so I can be there to welcome you. During your stay I will be more than happy to help you any time you need me with the house details and give you all the information you may need about the area. Spili is a picturesque village located at an altitude of 430 meters, 28km south-east of Rethymno Town. At the main square of the village,1minute walk from the house, you can find a fine stone fountain, called “Kefalovrisi”. The fountain consists of 25 stone carved lion heads, from where crystal clear water flows at the constant temperature of 13°C all year around. Spili offers all amenities a traveler may need such as shops, a medical center, a bank, post office and a lot of cafes and taverns. For those who like hiking, there is a part of the E4 trail that connects Spili with Gerakari village. The beaches of the southern coast of Crete, which are magnificent are reachable within 20 minutes by car. Having a car is necessary if one wishes to be able to explore all the beaches that are close to Spili such as Preveli, Agios Pavlos, Kerames, and many more.