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'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped

Kefalonia villa with private pool

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Kefalonia, Ionian Islands Region
  • Place, Elies Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Grouta Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lithovatis Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sami

Seaside stay .A stay at this villa places you within half a mile (1 km) of Ionian Sea and 3 miles (5 km) of Elies Beach. Grouta Beach and Lithovatis Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Elies Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Grouta Beach - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Lithovatis Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Myrtos Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Melissani Cave Lake - 15 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiore D'Amore - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marabu Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Πέρασμα (Perasma) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Πέργκολα - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Agia Kiriaki Cafe - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped

Elegant 'Phivos' villa is set in the most key unspoilt location of Kefalonia. Tastefully furnished throughout. Fantastic panoramic views of mountains and the Ionian Sea. Haven of tranquility and peace. Approached from a quiet lane, the villa is set on spacious grounds with a background of slender, old cypress trees and bordered by woods of holm oaks, cypress and olive trees. Paths and quiet lanes perfect for walking and exploring. Living room, kitchen, dining room, TV family room, all lead out to shaded terraces by the large swimming pool(11x4.5m.). On the 1st floor en-suite master double bedroom, 2 further double bedrooms and a separate bathroom. Panoramic sea views from all bedrooms. Vast sun terrace with large pool and huge cypress trees provide shady retreats. Fully equipped BBQ area, large covered terrace with patio furniture, perfect setting for dining alfresco. Free wireless internet. Licensed and approved by the Greek Tourist Organisation (EOT MHTE 0450458K91000339801).
"Please ensure to read my rental agreement and cancellation policy when you intend to book".

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: We are sorry but uncaged pets are not allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Travel cots and highchairs available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1233307

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped to the airport?

This villa is 22.6 mi (56-min drive) away from the Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped to the beach?

This villa is 2.3 mi (14-min drive) from Elies Beach and 2.4 mi (6-min drive) from Grouta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped to downtown Kefalonia?

This villa is 5.9 mi away from Sami.

'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at Phivos Villa. It is beautifully furnished and well equipped with the best view of the mountains and sea. We found it was the perfect position to explore the island and we visited a different beach every day of our stay. There was a wonderful bakery nearby and many lovely restaurants to choose from. We had a brilliant time and hope to return one day.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our recent stay in the villa. After a long day and night full of travel, it was a welcomed surprise to find the villa fully equipped with just about everything we would need. Welcome basket with food assortments and fresh bread were a nice twist! A car is a must for this location because you do have to drive down a few quiet country roads to get there. It is very well located, approximate to just about everything you would want to see. It is only 5 minutes into Agia Efimia for food, grocery and excursion options. The neighboring town of Divarata is very closeby with a few more restaurant options and grocery. There is a bakery that is walkable from the villa and some nearby tavernas walkable, too. Myrtos is 6 min away and just about everything else 30-45 min drive. We enjoyed a nice pool day at the house. Three bedrooms with A/C in rooms and three bathrooms total. Showers are tiny, but you can overcome this with care. Grounds and views are gorgeous. Owner has excellent communication. Caretaker checked on us day 2 and pool/grounds guy came quietly each morning. What a beautiful place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tao M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic time! Phivos Villa is in an amazing location, right near Myrtos beach and Agia Efthymia. The villa itself has a great outdoor terrace with views to the ocean. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning and beautiful Phivos villa in northern Kefalonia where myself and family spent 2 gorgeous weeks. Perfect location to tour the most beautiful parts of the island from. Surrounded by mountains, sea views and a pure natural Mediterranean garden in full bloom, Wow. Large clean pool and outdoor area accompanied with a well appointed, comfortable and homely villa. Lovely friendly and experienced hosts. Though the villa location felt rural it’s only a short 10 minute drive to the unspoilt local harbour village of Agia Efimia where you are blessed with many excellent taverns and bars to choose from. Some of the best snorkelling and swimming beaches are within easy distance though a hire car is a must. We fully recommend this Gem of a villa to others and hope to return one day. Thank you so much Phivos allowing us to share your Villa having made many fond memories of our time spent here. Cheers again, Louise and family x
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2024

Lovely relaxing villa in a great quiet location. Plenty to do in north of the island and a great base to venture out from. Sea front village has a supermarket, bakery, bars and some fantastic tavernas. Pool was warm, furniture comfortable only thing i would change is the loungers or for them to have a bit more padding, but a small thing that certainly wouldnt stop us returning in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A., Nanaimo, BC

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PRIVATE LOCATION

WE LOVED THIS HOUSE. HUGE PROPERTY WITH HUGE POOL AND LOTS OF PRIVACY. THE BEST PART OF KEFALONIA - CLOSE TO AGIA EFFIMIA AND MYRTOS BEACH. BEAUTIFULLY SUNRISES 0VER THE BAY FROM THE UPPER TERRACE. THE ONLY NEGATIVE WAS THE VERY SMALL BATHROOMS. THE SHOWERS WERE TINY WHICH MEANT WATER ALL OVER THE FLOOR. BUT LOVED THE DESIGN OF THE REST OF THE HOUSE.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martyn & Julie Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice indeed

Stayed 7 nights, quite,tranquil, peaceful Pool very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte scriven

Liked: Cleanliness

FANTASTIC!!

Fabulous villa in a fantastic location. Phivos villa was everything we were hoping for & more. Beautifully decorated & well equipped with a lovely outdoor kitchen bbq area were we spent many evenings. In a quite area with only one other villa just outside the village of Agia Effimia it's well located to be able to explore the island as well as have quiet time relaxing by the pool. Phivos was an extremely helpful host answering any questions we had as well as arranging taxi transfers from when we booked all throughout our stay. We visited in June with 3 older teens & all throughly enjoyed the villa & the island of Kefalonia. If you love being adventurous i would highly recommend hiring quads from Motoround in Argostoli a great way to see the beauty of Kefaloni, a boat from from boulevard boat (jonny) in Agia efimia to explore the coves. Also Antisamos beach for watersports. We would definitely return to the Villa again.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Villa

We waited three years to finally get our dream holiday in Kefalonia and it was well worth the wait….both the villa and the island of Kefalonia did not disappoint. The villa has everything….and more, from the special touches such as the welcome hamper with a selection of the basics to get you started when you first arrive to simple things such as washing powder, soft towels and wonderful bed linen just made this villa exceptional. The pool is fabulous and the location is just exquisite…so tranquil and peaceful but a stones throw from Agia Effimia which is a beautiful and friendly Green village. I sound like I’m advertising but we really couldn’t fault this villa, it’s location, service and the wonderful Greek people…when can we go back!!! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A charming Experience exceeding expectations

Very hard to fault the Villa, the setting and the local town of Agia Efimia. We had a lovely time mixing between the lovely pool and beaches, eating in and eating out in the local harbour. We will All look back with fond memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Villa, Great Owner

The Villa was excellent - loads of space inside and out, Lovely pool, location & views. Phivos was very helpful before and during our stay - nothing was too much trouble (even when our car wouldn't start)! Would highly recommend (Could probably do with a few more mugs & glasses in the kitchen but as we were at the end of the season, I assume there had been a few breakages) We will be back !

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness

August holiday

We had a fantastic week at Phivos Villa. The villa had everything you could need. Brilliant pool and outside area. Comfy beds and well appointed rooms. Really felt like you were staying in a house that was cared for by the owner. Just a short drive to the town which has some great restaurants. We really enjoyed our week in Kafelonia
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Off the grid yet 5 minutes away from the beautiful Agia Effimia.

The property is very well thought out. Tastefully decorated. Quality furnishings. In fact we would move in tomorrow just as it is. The place is silent at night and during the day you hear very little. The villa is very private and the pool is a very good size. One word of advice, if you use the oven watch the temperature because it’s incredibly efficient; quality again! I can’t fault the property at all, if you want a peaceful break in a very good quality villa look no further.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julian W.

Exactly as described

The Villa was exactly as described, fully equipped with everything you need. The villa and its surroundings are beautiful, quiet and peaceful with the occasional tinkle of goats bells in the distance. Phivos answered all our questions promptly and was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ravit B., Tel aviv, Israel

Amazing villa in a beautiful island

The house is extraordinary. The pool is wonderful. The view is amazing. It was a dream vacation. Kefalonia is beautiful, and villa Phivos is the perfect place to stay in the island. We loved everything in it. The host is very generous and most thoughtful. We would love to come back every year.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon & Catherine D.

Very comfortable stay and great facilities

Can't fault the villa in any way as it has absolutely everything you need for a comfortable and restful holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

ALAN D.

A most relaxing and comfortable villa with everything you need and more.

We loved the villa. It is very comfortable and beautifully decorated. We liked the varied spaces to eat and relax both in and outside the villa. The swimming pool is excellent, large enough for a good swim and to play ball games. We came with our 3 grown up children and the space worked really well for us. The welcoming hamper was much appreciated. We loved the location, quiet and secluded but not far from the tavernas in Agia Effimia. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you Phivos.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Villa Phivos is a beautiful villa in an ideal location

The villa has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. There are lots of thoughtful touches and we loved being there. The pool and pool area is lovely with amazing views. The barbecue area is very well kitted out and provides a comfortable shady area to sit. The gardens were beautiful too. The villa feels very remote but you are only 5 mins drive from the lovely little port of Ag Efimia where there are lots of places to eat (all good). It is also in an ideal location for exploring the north of the island which we thought was the prettiest. We hope to return as we loved this place and the people so much.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Socrates C.

Great place to get away to

The villa is well appointed, well designed and very comfortable. It has great indoor and outdoor areas, a good kitchen and covered BBQ area, a variety of different locations to relax in so that if you’re in a group you can retreat for some time alone, It is away from other people but just a few minutes drive from a few villages with bakery, butcher, shops, cafes restaurants, local beauty spots and gorgeous sea swimming, in case you didn’t feel like using the great pool at the Villa. There was a great welcome hamper to ease us into our stay and a welcome visit to make sure we were properly settled and oriented. Pre-arrival communications and help were excellent. Lovely to spend time here, one week was too short!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Wonderful Villa, wonderful location.

This stunning villa is the nicest I have ever stayed in. The owners and all the staff are fantastic. They have thought of everything. I cannot fault it in any way. Perfect for 3 couples or a large family.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

An amazing place to stay!

This was our fourth visit to Phivos Villa and it's always like coming home. The villa is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. It's in a lovely quiet location amidst the olive trees and convenient for visiting all the gorgeous beauty spots, although you do need transport here. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Perfect, didn't want to leave!

Beautifully presented villa of exceptional quality of furnishings for an upmarket yet cosy feel. The views every morning were stunning, village sweet and has everything you need whether you want to eat out or cook at the villa. Amanda visiting the first full day was nice and it was good to have some extra information if we wanted to explore which was our intention but with only a weeks holiday we ended up chilling to the max and having to force ourselves to venture out. The outside kitchen and dining/seating area was a big pull for us when we viewed all villas we liked, this one was great! We would recommend a jeep like car to manage the long rocky track as every time we took our hire car out we winced when we heard a noise in case of sudden damage from rocks to the underside! We did get woken at 7am Sunday morning by a bulldozer close and clearly another villa is going to be built soon so I would consider that build noise if we wanted to book the villa again in 2018. Having all towels and good bed linen provided and changed during our stay was excellent, the robes came in handy after we had jumped into the pool a couple of times- October isn't the best season for unheated pool dipping unless you are very young and don't feel the cold but it was fun nonetheless! Superb laundry area in the cellar which was a reminder that you don't need to pack so much when facilities like this are at your fingertips. A wonderful villa and situated in a fabulous position, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend either of the villas to others. Kefalonia is beautiful and I know we will be back to the island for sure - especially as we didn't visit the caves or get to hire a local boat etc. Do pack good quality mosquito repellent and if you can citronella tea lights as you may not see the blighters but you feel their bites later on! We did buy and leave a fly swat too for persistent wasps but it's just as we have experienced in other Mediterranean countries. Go, enjoy, you won't be disappointed! Colin & Joanna, Hampshire. 17-24 Oct 2017
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Fantastic Villa, fabulous stay

We had a lovely time staying in this gorgeous villa in October. The Villa is beautifully kept, with everything you could possibly want. The views are stunning, particularly the sunrise. We will all hopefully be back sometime in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

David R., Kesgrave, Suffolk, UK

Fantastically well- equipped villa in a wonderful setting

Me and my partner had the most relaxing holiday ever at Villa Phivos. It is situated so that you get hillside and sea views from all of the balconies and seating areas, the view down to the harbour from the top balcony is amazing. There was a welcome hamper on our arrival consisting of wine, honey, jam, biscuits etc plus a loaf of fresh bread and a bowl full of fresh fruit, a truly wonderful gesture. The maid and pool man were very polite and the Villa and grounds were kept tidy and clean. The Villa is only 10 minutes from Myrtos beach, 5 minutes drive to Agia Efimia, 15 from Assos and it only took half an hour back from Fiskardo so is situated in a perfect position for exploring the best (Northern) part of the island. We enjoyed the outside seating area and had BBQs every other night, again everything is supplied along with towels, parasols for the beach even a cool bag so we picnicked for breakfast on Myrtos beach and stayed till the sun set. We enjoyed it so much we have vowed to return, hopefully longer than 2 weeks as it simply wasn't long enough!,

10/10 Excellent

amie s.

Great location for all of kefalonia. Stunning island, wonderful villa- beautiful scenery

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The pool was refreshing and clean. Wonderful to have so many extras included, washing machine, hair dryer, beach towels.. it means we had to pack less. The tiny coves in Agia Efimia were clean and safe and a beautiful place to cool off- just remember your beach shoes! A perfect happy holiday
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2017