Rent a Luxury Private Villa in Crete, 6 Bedrooms,
2 Saltwater Pools, Sleeps 12
Olives & Thyme Retreat
Private Villa in Crete for Rent, Akrotiri, Chania
Designed by architect Aristomenis Varoudakis, the property fuses exposed volcanic rock, structural glass, reclaimed timber and blackened steel into a refined aesthetic that is entirely its own. Two private heated saltwater pools, a 3×14m lap pool and a 6×8m endless pool, both face directly across the bay. Whether you are planning a family holiday in Crete, a group villa getaway or a private celebration, the estate gives every guest both shared space and their own retreat.
The complex spans three buildings: The Keep (four double en-suite bedrooms with direct pool access), The Cottage (a self-contained stone guest house) and The Rock Apartment (a glass-and-metal studio set within the cliff face). Together they give the estate its full capacity of 12. Chania International Airport is 20 minutes away; Chania’s Venetian old town is 15 minutes.
02 - See the Villa
The estate comprises three distinct buildings, each with its own character. The Keep is the main tower: four double en-suite bedrooms, a glass atrium housing a living Ficus Alii tree, a fully equipped kitchen and a top-floor living room opening to a covered bay-view balcony. The Cottage is a private stone guest house, ideal for a couple wanting their own space. The Rock Apartment is a glass-and-metal studio cut into the cliff beneath the main terrace, sleeping up to four. Together they give the estate its full capacity of 12 guests.
03 - The Villa Complex
The Keep, The Cottage & The Rock Apartment
The Keep
The Cottage
A private stone guest house set apart from The Keep. Ground-floor bedroom, full bathroom with walk-in shower, kitchenette and a mezzanine sitting area. Right for a couple, or anyone in the group who wants their own space.
Outside Spaces
The Rock Apartment
A glass-and-metal studio cut into the cliff face below the main terrace. En-suite bedroom, sitting room and kitchenette, sleeps up to four with the sofa bed. The most architecturally striking space on the estate.
The Massage Area
A shaded wellness area beneath the main terrace. Book a qualified masseuse before arrival or on the day, Swedish or therapeutic massage, in the privacy of the villa. Shower and WC included.
Inside The Keep, four double en-suite bedrooms are spread across two floors, connected by a sculptural metal and timber staircase. At the building's centre, a full-height glass atrium draws natural light through all levels and shelters a living Ficus Alii tree, the only villa on the Akrotiri peninsula with a living tree growing inside the structure. into the home.
04 - Inside The Keep:
Bedrooms, Living Room & Kitchen
The Stream
Bedroom 1 — ground floor. A man-made stream wraps three sides of this room, stocked with water plants and goldfish. King-size bed (convertible to twin), walk-in shower, dressing area, direct walkout to the lap pool.
Amstel King
Bedroom 2 — ground floor. Adjacent to the Ficus Alii atrium. East-facing window onto a natural rock face. King-size bed, large en-suite with twin sinks, French windows opening directly to the lap pool.
Souda Bay View
Amstel King Top
Bedroom 4 — first floor, above Amstel King. The Ficus Alii tree crown is your backdrop. Largest bathroom on the estate: dressing area, twin sinks, separate WC. Private balcony over the lap pool with bay views.
The Living Area
The Kitchen
