Hello there, I am Manos, owner and manager of CreteVillas4U. I have been in the hospitality sector long before CreteVillas4U, however. I was actually born, grew up, and spent most of my life in a hotel owned by my family. So, I guess it came as no surprise when I expressed my wish to study in Rhodes’ Tourism School and, later on, when I decided to start my own business in the sector. One thing I learned growing up in a family-run hotel is that hospitality is more than hotel management, logistics and operations. It is a culture, passing down from one generation to the next. You can study to be a hotel manager but you cannot study to be hospitable. I apply this philosophy in my business as well. The rule is simple: the guests of the villas I manage are my guests. As an active traveller, I expect nothing less myself. The fourth generation of Dafermos hoteliers has already been born. I know now that my two beautiful children will probably follow my steps, like I did before them. There is a small difference though: they are smarter, more educated, better (big smile). All the best, Manos Dafermos

Villa Rousa in Loutra is a complex of 2 individual villas, attached side by side. The villas are situated close to the town of Rethymno and all its holiday attractions. This luxury holiday rental can comfortably accommodate 13 adults. There are 6 bedrooms: 4 double, 1 twin bedroom and 1 bedroom with 3 single beds. All the bedrooms have TVs, safes, air-conditioning, balconies, and en-suite bathrooms. There is 1 additional guest bathroom in each villa as well as washing machines and hairdryers. The Rousa luxury villas are tastefully laid out with their lounge areas furnished with comfortable seating, large flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and airy window treatments, giving an atmosphere of light and relaxation. The villas are also equipped with air-conditioning and free wi-fi. The dining areas are tastefully furnished, and the kitchens offer all the mod cons. Kitchen amenities include an oven and stove, dishwasher, freezer, fridge, toaster, microwave, a filter coffee machine, Nespresso, and blender. Each of the luxury holiday villas has its own swimming pool and offers views over the garden and the sea.

Villa Rousa is located in Loutra, which is just 11km from the Rethymno city center. Rethymno is famous for its Venetian Harbor and the hilltop Fortezza—a star-shaped, 16th-century citadel. Rethymno is also home to the Historical and Folklore Museum that houses local crafts including textile and ceramic artifacts. The city is also served by the General Hospital of Rethymno. The nearest beach is 7km from the holiday villas, while popular local restaurants include Hovoli (200m), Ragismeno Tsoukali (1.1km), and Paprika (1.7km). There is also a pharmacy, bakery, petrol station, and public transport within walking distance of the villa complex. Chania Airport is 66.2km away and Heraklion Airport Terminal is 82.3km from Villa Rousa.