Villa in Crete Region
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this villa rental
"Thea Zalia", Crete, is part of a small collection of stylish holiday homes of the Zalia Retreats' portfolio..
Thea Zalia is an architect-designed luxury villa with a private pool and panoramic sea and mountain views, in the south of Crete. It suits families who want space and safe swimming, and couples who want peace, privacy and star-filled evenings.
It sits a short walk from Sellia, a quiet, traditional Cretan village with excellent tavernas serving local produce and the highlight of our guests, views over Plakias Bay and a mini market for fresh vegetables and local wine. The resort of Plakias, with its supermarkets, restaurants and bars, is a seven-minute drive away. Clear blue seas and quiet beaches are five to twenty minutes by car.
For families
Pool with a shallow paddling area and graduated steps, ideal for beginners and confident swimmers alike
Open-plan living with comfortable seating, a large dining table, Smart TV, free Wifi at 70mbps
Fully equipped kitchen with a large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave
Landscaped grounds with room to explore, plus an ancient winnowing circle for stargazing
Sleeps 6: a twin bedroom that converts to a king, so it adapts to your group
For couples
Super king ensuite main bedroom (with bath) and panoramic views of the sea, mountains and, on clear days, the island of Gavdos
Terrace dining with sea views, and a pool sheltered from the sirocco winds
Wood burner for cosy evenings in the cooler months
Peaceful rural setting for a romantic escape
Bedrooms
Super king ensuite with bath, sea and mountain views
King with oak flooring, pool and sea views, opening onto a terrace
Twin (or king) with mountain and village views
Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a large wet-room. Air conditioning throughout.
Good to know
Southern Crete can be windy, especially in summer. The villa's design shelters the pool and terrace.
Pet friendly
House Registration 00000203441
Thea Zalia is an architect-designed luxury villa with a private pool and panoramic sea and mountain views, in the south of Crete. It suits families who want space and safe swimming, and couples who want peace, privacy and star-filled evenings.
It sits a short walk from Sellia, a quiet, traditional Cretan village with excellent tavernas serving local produce and the highlight of our guests, views over Plakias Bay and a mini market for fresh vegetables and local wine. The resort of Plakias, with its supermarkets, restaurants and bars, is a seven-minute drive away. Clear blue seas and quiet beaches are five to twenty minutes by car.
For families
Pool with a shallow paddling area and graduated steps, ideal for beginners and confident swimmers alike
Open-plan living with comfortable seating, a large dining table, Smart TV, free Wifi at 70mbps
Fully equipped kitchen with a large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave
Landscaped grounds with room to explore, plus an ancient winnowing circle for stargazing
Sleeps 6: a twin bedroom that converts to a king, so it adapts to your group
For couples
Super king ensuite main bedroom (with bath) and panoramic views of the sea, mountains and, on clear days, the island of Gavdos
Terrace dining with sea views, and a pool sheltered from the sirocco winds
Wood burner for cosy evenings in the cooler months
Peaceful rural setting for a romantic escape
Bedrooms
Super king ensuite with bath, sea and mountain views
King with oak flooring, pool and sea views, opening onto a terrace
Twin (or king) with mountain and village views
Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a large wet-room. Air conditioning throughout.
Good to know
Southern Crete can be windy, especially in summer. The villa's design shelters the pool and terrace.
Pet friendly
House Registration 00000203441
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Crete Region
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsStunning villa with amazing views, comfortable house, well-equipped, with good socializing areas. Excellent host and communication. Highly recommended for magical family memories!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Fantastic and very prompt comms from Joseph (the host). The Villa exceeds all expectations set by the listing - beds super comfy and plumbing excellent. Superb location - wandered into the village each evening for great food; beaches (if you really have to) are a short drive away. In our opinion, the best part of the Island too. Faultless. Will be back.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Brilliant place! Spaceous, stylish rooms and great views!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
We loved the beautiful sea and mountain views from Thea Zalia, a well-designed and comfortable place to stay. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the living room has large windows and high ceilings, making it feel spacious. The master bedroom suite overlooks Sellia, the mountain range, and the sea.
The outdoor area features a fantastic infinity pool with views of the sea and mountains. The property is close to lovely beaches like Souda, Plakias, Damnoni, and Ammoudaki. It's also within walking distance of the center of Sellia, where there are great restaurants like Elia, Kounenos Grill, Panostrati, and Merastri.
Joseph, our host, was very responsive and provided all the information we needed for a fantastic stay. Andreas came by almost every day to take care of the pool and garden. The building and outdoor areas are well designed to lessen the impact of the seasonal Meltemi winds, which often occur in the area.
5 / 10·Aug 2017
It was nice arriving to find a French family just getting out of their car and thinking the villa was theirs, to then correct them and let them know its ours, sling your hook! Three bedrooms, one twin, double and master bedroom, which has the most amazing view to wake up to. Now I loved this villa but, and this is a big but. We had a week of gale force winds, apparently it comes and goes in summer on the south of island. And being on top of a hill, you really feel it, car doors blow open, front door needs locked to stop wind. You also need to drive up a dirt Road then reverse up driveway( which is on side of hill), but it made us go to Plakias more and surrounding beaches, which was fab.I am nit picking here as its an amazing villa, but we never got to use the bbq or really the pool or sit out at night as it was super windy. This is something to think about if you have small kids, Im not joking! If there was a breeze or light wind when there, its complete perfection, but thats the gamble with south of the island.The kitchen is stocked well and all rooms have A/C. The master bedroom has a standalone bath in the bedroom area as well a separate large shower/toilet. We had three kids aged 15, 13 and 10 and they loved it, but the wind took away evening pool time for them.The villa is in the village of Saliva, which has a couple of restaurants and grocery shop but they felt pricey as if it was for German villa owners, unlike in Plakias. The road through the village to the villa is very narrow and one lane at times, dont rent a wide car in Crete. The owner is very available through email and has arranged for the pool to be cleaned every day if needed. No problems at all.Overall, I was so much more impressed on arrival, the pics dont do it justice. Just that bloody wind!!!!
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(52 Ratings)
Stunning villa with amazing views, comfortable house, well-equipped, with good socializing areas. Excellent host and communication. Highly recommended for magical family memories!
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