A wonderful stay at this extremely comfortable and well-equipped villa. Plenty of space for four of us. Very comfortable beds, and great to have aircon in bedrooms. Pool was lovely and clean, with beautiful views over the sea and evening sunsets. Everyone looking after the villa was kind and attentive. Marina was especially helpful, even ordering a takeaway lunch for us after arriving from a long flight. The villa is well situated, close to Rethymno so great for quick supermarket trips, or shopping and dining in the old town. We also did a number of longer day trips from the villa, which easily linked to key roads. Car is essential. All in all, much recommended, and would love to come again.

The villa is truly stunning with all the amenities it needs. 2 very nice bathrooms, mosquito nets and air conditioning in all rooms and in the twin rooms you can put the beds together or apart. The outdoor area does not lack anything and is just fantastic with the large pool, the sea view and the beautiful sunsets. The location is exceptionally good, as you only have to drive a short time to the expressway and so everything is easily accessible. The beach on the doorstep can be reached in 10 minutes by car and the beaches in the south in about 30 minutes. We would come back anytime.

We spent just over two weeks at this property and had a fantastic time. We have stayed at houses throughout Europe, Caribbean and the USA and this is one of the best places for the price, we have stayed at. The owners are lovely and really responsive, the house cleaner and pool cleaner come at regular intervals without being intrusive and the location is very private with a view of the ocean and the sun setting every night however Rethymnon is only a 10 min drive. Lastly, we were meant to originally stay at here during Covid and could not come and the owners did not hesitate to give us back our deposit.

From the outset I got the impression from dealing with owners that this villa was as advertised which is not always the case. What you see is what you get. A home away from home with location high in the hills for great views but easy access to Rethymno and old town. Pool a good size and well maintained. A great holiday here With the key question, would we book again - no question it’s a yes.

We stayed for 12 days at this beautiful villa with our 3 kids. The house is complete, wonderfully decorated and offers everything you can think of. Pool, Garden and interior were serviced in perfect intervals thoughout our stay. The view of the med and Rethymno is perfect, calming and inspiring. All in all a perfect place to find peace and to experience perfect holidays.

After seeing the photos of the villa we had high hopes and we weren’t disappointed. The villa was fabulous. The sitting room and general living area was so comfortable. So often in holiday villas the furnishings look ok but aren’t comfy. At villa givera the sofa was lovely. So nice to curl up on in the evening. The beds were lovely and the Aircon was very welcome as the nights were still quite warm. The kitchen was well supplied with all we needed. Even the potato peeler was sharp. Outside was perfect. The pool area had plenty of sun loungers and the little cushions were a welcome comfort. The bbq area was well supplied. There was even a sink! We had to tear ourselves away from the pool though. Luckily we had hired a car so we’re able to visit places within an hours drive. Beaches were beautiful and the sea was warm. We visited Chania and loved the old Venetian Port there and in Rethymno. Restaurants were plentiful but we preferred finding ones in the back streets that were frequented by the locals. Nothing quite like a real gyros and a cold Mythos. Our host was lovely and always on hand via what’s app if we had a query or needed advice on what to visit next. Thank you villa givera for a fantastic holiday

We are a family of three (a couple and a five-year old boy) who truly enjoyed our one week's stay in Villa Givera late April/early May. Marina, her family and her house-keeping team made us feel pampered, and in every thinkable way taken good care of. We've traveled a lot of places, but this is the first time I did yoga on a peaceful lawn, surrounded by a lush garden and the tranquil water sound from the pool. That felt like paradise. What follows are the highlights of our experiences, and what in our view makes this holiday home stand out from many others. 1) We arrived in Villa Givera in April, the night before the Orthodox Easter. We were reminded by Marina prior to arrival of closed supermarkets and restaurants. Marina purchased really fresh grocery for us (organic vegetables, fruits and top-quality chicken). There was a welcome basket with the red Easter eggs as well as chocolate eggs, and local wine. There were also folded paper boats in the bedroom of our boy, which is a really personal gesture of welcome. With the fireworks on our arrival evening, we felt drawn into a festive celebration sentiment from the onset of our holiday. 2) During our stay, we had a small challenge with starting the gas stove. Marina's father and husband came to us within 20 minutes and fixed the stove on the spot. We cooked a wonderful home-made meal (with rosemary, basil and thyme from the garden!) and enjoyed it in stunning sunset on the veranda. 3) The villa is impeccably clean, inside and out. The cleaning lady Anna was so sweet and nice and so is the house-keeper Andreas, who cleaned the pool every day. At the same time, they were very considerate to leave us space and privacy. Anna made sure that all the shelves in every wardrobe and cupboard was dust-free and she made a towel elephant which made Oliver so happy. 4) There were drawing paper, coloring pads, and pencils and story books for children. There were drawings in the pads from earlier visitors. This became a part of the villa's story, which we enjoyed reading and extending :-). 5) The kitchen is really well-equipped with everything one needs. There are many cups, glasses, plates and bowls to choose from. 6) There is a lot of space in the dining and living room area. One big dining table and one large "hobby table". A big couch and two stylish futon like chairs. The furniture is comfortable and stylish (the corner lamp beside the futon chair was my favorite reading lamp in the evening). All furniture is really chosen with great attention to detail and good taste. 7) All three bedrooms, the dining room, and living room have direct access to the beautiful veranda. The french doors, and insect nets work really well. Contrary to a lot of other holiday homes which feel dark and shady behind heavy curtains, this villa can be made light and sunny. Great connectivity between indoor and outdoor areas. 8) The garden has many beautiful roses, lemon trees, herbs, cacti, and evergreens. It is taken great care of every day. The lawn is green and lush, and is a paradise for outdoor yoga. 9) The driveway up to the villa and the cozy entrance area adds to the stylishness of the house. Parking is easy and private. 10) The pool is clean and large. We swam every day even though it is April. The sun beds, outdoor dining table, chairs are all very clean and comfortable. Rethymno is a short 15 minutes' drive away with many great tavernas. Our favorite is Castelvecchio, a classy place with atmosphere and impeccable service. The Agio Antonio gorge nearby was our favorite nearby excursion, taunting beautiful waterfalls, and different view points. All in all a most wonderful relaxed and rejuvenating stay in Villa Givera. We already want to be back :-).

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour ! Le logement, fidèle aux photos, nous a beaucoup plus : jolie maison,jardin adorable est très bien entretenu, belle piscine et une vue magnifique que l'on ne se lassait pas d'admirer! Nous avons été très bien accueilli par la propriétaire : elle a répondu à toutes nos questions et donnée des conseils de visites ou de restaurants... en cas de besoin on pouvait la joindre facilement. Vraiment nous n'avons qu'une envie c'est d'y retourner!!!!!

We stayed in Villa Givera from 4th September 2018 until 18th September 2018. It is difficult to overestimate how lovely this place is. It is very well appointed, furnished and maintained. A gardener /pool attendant came every two days . The cleaner came and cleaned the whole place and changed the bed linen and towels every three days. The villa is very well equipped with everything you could ask for. Marina and her Dad were very helpful in many ways from providing additional coathangers, ordering taxis and helping when the power went off due to a severe thunderstorm.

This Villa was simply perfect. The location was great, just a few minutes drive from the Town & Beaches. The views over the coast, and the sunsets magnificent. The outside area was the best we've stayed at....a large pool with a constant depth through was brilliant for us and the kids, and the 2 large covered seating areas did away with moving umbrellas around for shade. The house itself was a great size and well equipped. The AC worked a treat. 2 Bathrooms, and a double sink in 1 was a big help. The owner Marina was great...so helpful. She even ordered us delivery food on our first night due to late arrival! Simply brilliant, i cannot recommend highly enough!