OCRE the art of living
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Why people book this hotel
“Beautifully designed and decorated and great location in the old town”
“Excellent location right under the fort, short walk to all the restaurants of ol…”
“Beautiful house, very comfortable and well kitted out”
“We really enjoyed our stay here with comfortable bed and seating”
“Having private parking for our hire car was a huge advantage”
“Good parking and walking distance to all of old town”
“Clearly designed with attention to detail, comfortable and clean”
“Exceptional design and very neat features”
“Some more cutlery and plates would be helpful”
“Last but not least, the host was kind, very thoughtful with all the details and …”
Overview
In a central area of Rethymno Town, located within a short distance of Koumbes Beach and Rethymno Beach, OCRE the art of living offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. The spacious apartment with a terrace and city views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Venetian Fortress, Municipal Garden and Centre of Byzantine Art. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 69 km from OCRE the art of living.
Traveller reviews
Fiona
couple
May 11, 2026
“Wonderful property in great location”
Beautifully designed and decorated and great location in the old town.
Edward
couple
April 22, 2026
“Perfect place to explore Crete as a couples getaway”
Beautiful house, very comfortable and well kitted out. Excellent location right under the fort, short walk to all the restaurants of old town. They had some basics in the fridge for our arrival which was an unexpected and really lovely touch - a cold beer was waiting for us!
Etienne
family_with_children
November 23, 2025
“Nice place to visit Rythmeno”
Very modern, attention for each details. Very well located
Elena
couple
September 23, 2025
“Perfect stay. Definitely visiting again”
Perfect stay. House is located in a great area, in the old town but in the more quite side. Clearly designed with attention to detail, comfortable and clean
Samantha
couple
September 17, 2025
“Everything we needed and more than we could ask for!”
Perfect location and beautifully designed.
Steven
couple
June 20, 2025
“10/10. If returning I would only stay here.”
The property is super stylish. Spending time in the property was a great experience which added to the trip. Having private parking for our hire car was a huge advantage. The hot tub was a dream!
christopher
couple
May 25, 2025
“Host was first rate as was location./”
Location was ideal for travelling to key points
EA
couple
April 22, 2025
Position Beautiful design Nice terrace with hot tub Everything you need is there
Harriet
couple
April 17, 2025
“Lovely apartment in walking distance of old and parking nearby.”
We really enjoyed our stay here with comfortable bed and seating. Outside space was good allowing for sun or shade. Good parking and walking distance to all of old town. Some more cutlery and plates would be helpful.
Jessica
family_with_children
September 28, 2024
“Magical stay in Ocra living!”
The property was stunning and done up to such a high standard! Location was perfect! :)
Deborah
couple
July 31, 2024
Beautiful apartment in a lovely location
Andrzej
couple
June 25, 2024
“Brilliant spot!”
Brilliant interior design! Good location, a bit away from the streets full of tourists. It's great that there is parking available because parking is difficult in the area.
Ladislav
extended_group
May 20, 2024
“Elegant and Charming Place”
An excellent stay. It is a quiet place 5 minutes away from all the Rethymno buzz & magic.
Belinda
family_with_children
September 14, 2023
“Loved being so close to everything and staying among the locals. The house was beautifully presented.”
The property was beautifully renovated and aesthetically very appealing. Right in the old town and everything was at a walkable distance.
Sarel
couple
September 6, 2023
“A delightful stay in a very unique experience.”
Exceptional design and very neat features. Thoughtfulness with little items and good amenities. Really lovely that some food and wine was provided at arrival. Very good location.
Sanna
family_with_children
August 1, 2023
“Stylish place to stay if you are visiting Rethymno Old Town”
We stayed at this apartment in July 2023 for three nights with our 8 and 11 year old kids. The apartment is utterly gorgeous - recently renovated. The finishings and decor are lovely, the floor tiles are stunning, the lighting has been done superbly - even the kitchenware is gorgeous (and brand new). Loved it all. The apartment was the absolute perfect choice for visiting Rethymno Old Town. There is even private parking just outside the apartment. We also left our son's t-shirt in the apartment and the owners arranged for us to get it back.
Emina
solo_traveller
July 13, 2023
“The art of living sums it all.”
All in all this was a perfect stay, couldn’t wish for a better experience. From the amazing interior design, high-end appliances to the central location. Last but not least, the host was kind, very thoughtful with all the details and sweet little gifts. We highly recommend the experience.
William
couple
June 16, 2023
The property was beautiful and furnished to a very high standard. The location is excellent, reasonably quiet and a very short walk to watch the sunset or the old town. Loads of lovely things were provided, like fruit and coffee. Parking was in a lot right next door. There were facilities to cook, eat and relax there if you wanted to- so much nicer than a hotel room. We wished we stayed longer. The host was incredibly helpful- we couldn't work out how to turn on the shower and she was very patient in explaining this to us.
Manolis
couple
May 22, 2023
It was more than I expected. A house of high quality and design in an excellent location in the center of the city. Very clean and comfortable. I highly recommend it.
Alexander
solo_traveller
May 19, 2023
“Perfect place to enjoy and discover Rhetymnon”
Perfect and Brand New renovated townhouse in a quiet part of the old town with a beautiful view of the Venetian Fortress. Will come again 👌🏻
Facilities
Activities
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Express check-in/check-out, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Apartment - Split Level
This apartment features a hot tub and a spa bath. This spacious apartment features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The air-conditioned apartment features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a washing machine, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.
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