Kalivaki, renovated stone cottage with wea and mountain views

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 236 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Makriotika, Ionian Islands Region

Melissani Cave Lake12 min drive
Myrtos Beach12 min drive
Port of Argostoli30 min drive
Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled in an olive grove, this renovated stone cottage offers the unique experience of Greek village life and the privacy and peace required for true relaxation. At the village square, about 2 minutes walk, you will find a mini market and a traditional tavern and cafe with a breathtaking view. Further shopping facilities, a bakery and a wider selection of amenities only a ten-minute drive away as well as the fabulous beach of Myrtos. Scuba diving,water ski, horse riding and numerous walking paths available in the area. EOT approved (Greek Tourism Organization). License number: 0458K91000360301.

Property manager

Gerry

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Mount Ainos. A couple who stayed cycled from here to the top!

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Under supervision

Events

Events allowed

Under arrangement

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets are welcome

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside the house

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Under arrangement

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1209334

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Sami

Located in Kefalonia, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Museum of Natural History of Kefalonia and Ithaca and Focas-Kosmetatos Foundation are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Vlachata and Acropolis of Sami. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Makriotika, Ionian Islands Region

What's nearby

Melissani Cave Lake - 12 min drive
Myrtos Beach - 12 min drive
Old Vlachata - 15 min drive
Port of Argostoli - 30 min drive
Antisamos Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stou Thoma - ‬15 min drive
‪Familia Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Nefeli-Anait - ‬14 min drive
‪Fiore D'Amore - ‬5 min drive
‪Η Καλύβα του Ψαρά - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kalivaki, renovated stone cottage with wea and mountain views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kalivaki, renovated stone cottage with wea and mountain views ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kalivaki, renovated stone cottage with wea and mountain views ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kalivaki, renovated stone cottage with wea and mountain views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Ionian Sea and within 3 mi (5 km) of Elies Beach and Grouta Beach. Myrtos Beach and Lithovatis Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Fiona O., Jan juc Victoria Australia

20 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little bit of paradise.

My husband and I stayed at Kalivaki for 6 nights and found it very hard to leave. Such a beautiful cottage surrounded by an equally beautiful (and large) garden and terraces. Everything you need to start your holiday is provided as well as many items you didn’t realise you might need. A generous welcome package of fruit, wine and beer was also provided with everything from salt and pepper to coffee, tea, herbs and spices and the owners own delicious olive oil. We had rented a very expensive villa in Lefkada the week before and not one of the basics were provided. The cottage is located in an ideal spot with two restaurants/tavernas only a few minutes walk from it. A very short trip to the beautiful Myrtos beach, the port town of Agia Effimia and other points of interest. I really can’t find the words to describe how magical our stay was. Thank you Gerry, if we return to Kefalonia, Kalivaki is where we’ll definitely stay. Kind regards Fiona and David

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

16 June 2024

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Prefect

Been before but it was as we had never left Clean peaceful perfect Well situated to get to lots of pleaces

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agota D.

4 Oct 2023

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Beautiful private cottage

Very thoughtful, beautiful, tasteful home away from home. Centrally located to access the northern region of Kefalonia. Well equipped kitchen and supplies. Great outdoor spaces, all very private. We were sad to leave after 6 days.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Atlantic Beach

11 Sept 2023

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Wonderful stay in the charming Stone Cottage

The cottage has been tastefully updated and has everything one might need. The gardens include fig, olive, lemon and pomegranate trees with abundant flowering shrubs. Views of the sea and mountains are lovely from the patio. A very good taverna and small food store are easy walking distance. A car is needed to further explore. Friendly cats were welcome visitors. The house was stocked with drinks and food when we arrived to a warm welcome.

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

23 Sept 2022

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perfect getaway

Beautiful traditional cottage in the middle of Kefalonia - lots of beautiful walks from the door and plenty of facilities just to relax and wind down. You need a vehicle to make the most of your holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

16 May 2022

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Beautiful cottage in stunning location

Lovely, clean, beautiful cottage with everything you need plus lovely gifts in the fridge. Lots of shaded and sunny spots plus a BBQ area in the garden. Great view down to the coast. Comfy and relaxing place highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

9 May 2022

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Excellent holiday, met late at night extremely helpful and kindly provided us with supplies.

Fantastic

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jens-Peter F.

13 July 2021

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Quiet place in the midst of a village

Beautiful place for a couple. Good location to start to some nice places in the northern part of the island. Though in the midst of the village, cottage is back from the street, quiet and somehow secluded, i.e. hidden from street and neighbour views by a lot of nature.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

13 July 2020

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Cosy cottage situated in lush gardens

The cottage is beautiful and charming and the best equipped holiday home we've eher been to. The Areal surrounding the house - with trees, flowers and several terraces is wonderful and the view stunning. Communications and check-in were uncomplicated and easy. The only downside is when travelling with a small child you have to be very cautious with all the relatively steep steps - but this is something we were aware of and for our son it was a great adventure playground. Absolutely recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

1 Nov 2019

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Beautiful cottage and garden.

Beautiful cottage and garden, very peaceful, everything you need and more. Very friendly local taverna and café (2 minute walk).

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

14 Oct 2019

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Sisters hit the sun

Lovely old barn like cottage with lots of character and everything you need. Fabulous outside spaces. Wonderful welcoming local taverna. Centrally located for trips out. Shops, bakery and petrol station close by. You need a car. Loved it. Has a store cupboard with snorkel kits and wet shoes .... brilliant.... all beaches in the north are pebble so don’t go anywhere without them. Stunning scenery and inviting coves everywhere. The island is quiet in October, as were the roads . The Greeks were their usual charming selves and cannot do enough for you. ❤️

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

1 Oct 2019

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Unique hidden gem

We stayed at the Stone Cottage for two weeks in September. The owner, Gerry came to welcome us and show us around. Words cannot describe how perfect for us it was. It was tiny, quirky, quaint and so comfy with everything that you need. It is completely opposite to the bland faceless apartment that you normally find. The bed was extremely comfortable and we were very pleased to see fly screens covering the windows so at night we could have them open. The water was solar heated and it was lovely and hot. The garden is lovely, totally secluded and not overlooked. We loved getting up in the morning to watch the sunrise and listen to the birds. After a hot day touring/beaching we would relax on the terrace to have our apero before either having a bbq or strolling up the road 200m to the local taverna where “Mr P” and his family made us so welcome and cooked the most delicious homemade food made by his wife. We made many friends during our two weeks here. The cottage was perfectly situated in the small village but within five minutes we could drive to the local town and the best beaches within 20 minutes. There are too many to mention here. We have both agreed that this has been the most relaxing , peaceful and perfect holiday we have ever had and 100% recommend the Stone cottage.

10/10 Excellent

John E.

24 Sept 2019

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A wonderful stay

This delightful stone cottage (aptly named!), set in a garden of olive and lemon trees with mountain and sea views, proved ideal for a relaxed, away-from-it-all break. With a small roadside beach ten minutes drive away and two friendly tavernas 100m up the road, we loved just mooching about close to home. But it was also well placed to visit Sami, Assos and Fiscardo. One of our best holidays!

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

17 Sept 2019

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Heaven away from home.

The Stone Cottage is fully equipped beyond expectation, it is both Cool in the heat of the day and a cosy retreat in the evening. The large garden provides an amazing level of privacy. The bbq in the garden and the outside cooking area was an instant success for us, we are on the island for a month and eating out too often is beyond our budget. The local taverna was a delight, good quality at reasonable prices and the owner was charming. We would love to come back next year and do it all over again. This was by far our best accommodation in ten years on the island. Well done Gerry for the welcome and Vicky for the smooth booking process.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

24 July 2019

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absolutely perfect!

Everything was wonderful at the cottage. Gerry gave us a wonderful basket with all sorts of goodies when we arrived, so we weren't rushed to go shopping right away. The cottage was perfect... beautiful, fully stocked for all our needs, great shower, fluffy towels, comfortable bed. The views are wonderful from the spacious yard, and we loved sitting outside on the patio, taking in all the sights & sounds. The location of the cottage is perfect. There is a taverna & cafe just down the road, a few houses distance. We ate at the Taverna many times and they have great fresh food (but so do all the restaurants on the island!). Divarta is only a short ride away (we walked there once), and has great restaurants, and the first store on the left when you get into town has really great prices and the owners are super nice. Agia Efymia is about a 10 minute drive (we walked there and back one day... good work out!). It is a gorgeous town with lots of restaurants and gift shops, and beaches. We went all over the island to many towns. Poros was probably our favorite, since it was the least crowded out of all the larger towns, lots of beaches and restaurants to choose from. The only complaint I have is that we had to go home. I highly recommend Kalivaki! When we go back, we will definitely choose Kalivaki again!

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

26 June 2019

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Unforgettable

We spent an incredible and enjoyable time at Stone Cottage and we are so happy that we have been there. The house is so cozy and stocked with everything you need for a perfect holiday. The garden around the house is beautiful and invites to hang around in the midday sun when it is too warm at the beach! We could not have had a better accommodation for our one one-week-stay at Kefalonia! Also Makryotika serves as a good starting point to discover the island, especially the northern part. We loved the island with its different beaches and small villages and taverns so much that we definitely will return some day. We hope that we can stay at Stone Cottage again and send greetings to Gerry who was a very friendly host that helps you making your stay unforgettable with all of his recommendations! Thank you so much, Joachim and Diane

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

8 June 2019

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Fabulous week in Stone Cottage!

Fantastic little cottage in a beautiful location. In the many years we have been renting direct from owners we have never had a property so well equipped with EVERYTHING you could possibly need for your stay, including a British plug extension lead. Local taverna serves good homemade food with a friendly welcome. Would thoroughly recommend Stone Cottage!

10/10 Excellent

Monika P., London

14 May 2019

Little paradise!

We had a wonderful time in this lovely cottage. The place is set within an amazing garden, which allows you to forget about the whole world. The cottage itself is very comfortable, with everything we needed. The bed was super comfy, bed linen crisp and fresh, the towels and bathrobes soft, super-fluffy and extra-white. Kitchen was supplied with all the appliances and the whole house was sparkling clean. And Kefalonia is such a beautiful island, we spent Easter there, before the tourist season, and it was truly amazing to have it almost for ourselves! We loved everything about our holiday and the stone cottage was the best part of it, if you like quite and relaxing holiday it is the best place to go!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

18 Feb 2019

Peaceful and secluded character filled cottage with views!

We had the most glorious 17 nights in this tranquil and private cottage. Jerry met us on the 1st night and called in on our last day and answered a text query promptly during the stay. Apart from that we had total privacy and peace. We loved the terrace with Valley and sea views and the outdoor kitchen. Nothing but the sounds of birds and goats! The cottage had absolutely everything we needed, especially the kitchen and we had the biggest welcome pack we have ever had with wine, beer, cheese, ham, fruit and much more! We had clean linen provided to change bed throughout our stay. We travelled to gorgeous places and found quiet beaches and felt like we had moved there rather than just being on holiday! The local Taverna owner was friendly and we ate in several places in local harbour too, which we loved. We joined Jerry for cocktails on our last evening and can't thank him and local car hire company (who picked us up and returned us to airport) enough. A fabulous rejuvenating break which was total perfection apart from the mosquitos!

Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

28 Oct 2018

Traumhafte Woche in wunderschönem Haus

Perfekte Gastgeber (Bier, Wein, Obst, Kekse und köstliches Olivenöl vom Baum vor dem Haus zur Begrüßung!), ein geschmack- und liebevoll eingerichtetes gemütliches kleines Haus, sogar mit DVD-Player und Flachbildfernseher, ein großzügiges Grundstück mit Sitzecken auf verschiedenen Ebenen und schönem mediterranem Garten, sehr ruhig, in wenigen Minuten ist man zu Fuß im Dorfkern mit 2 guten Restaurants und in jeweils ca. 10 Autominuten sowohl am Myrtosbeach als auch in dem charmanten Hafenort Agia Effimia. Als die Waschmaschine nicht ansprang, war Gerry in 10 Minuten da... Als wir Anfang September da waren, gab es allerdings Mücken. Beim Draußensitzen (Fenster haben Fliegengitter) auf den beiden schönen Terrassen besser einsprühen, ansonsten perfekt! Ich würde am liebsten sofort wieder hinfahren! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

3 Sept 2018

Beautiful location, very tastefully decorated, extremely well equipped, cosy and comfortable.

We loved staying at Stone Cottage. It was perfect for a couple. The decor was delightful, everything worked well and it was exceptionally well equipped. There were many thoughtful touches such as providing a multi adaptor plug, hairdryer, toiletries in the shower and a very generous welcome selection of drinks. Gerry was welcoming and hospitable and made it all very easy for us to settle down in the cottage. It was so nice to be located in a small Greek village and hear the sounds/see the sights of 'normal' life. It was a great spot from which to explore the mountains and the coastline and we particularly enjoyed going down to Agia Efimia to enjoy the harbour, the little beaches and the great selection of restaurants. Everyone was so friendly - we definitely want to have another holiday based at Stone Cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Judith Evans

28 June 2018

lovely

We had a lovely, lovely stay at Stone Cottage. It was a lovely surprise to find that the owner had left milk, wine and beer in the fridge and toiletries in the bathroom, along with other provisions. Very thoughtful! The house is lovely; small but plenty big enough for two and looked delightful. And the gardens are so nice it was hard to leave the house some days. I took lots of photos! We ate at the local taverna several nights and it was really nice, especially as it was just a stroll away. We hired a boat in Agia Efimia on one of the days and I would really recommend it. All in all, a lovely holiday in a lovely holiday house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David melunsky

2 Oct 2017

Perfect hideaway

Lovely cottage. Small cosy with lots of character. Well equipped with everything you need. It's set in large gardens with different seating areas including a good outdoor kitchen space with a BBQ which we enjoyed using. Good views down to the coast from our morning coffee spot! Generous welcome pack. The village gives one a taste of real Greek life, there is a thriving cafe in the square and a good taverna. At the end of two weeks you're greeted like a local! Cottage provided a good base for exploring this part of the island and Agia Efimia is only a short drive and is very pretty with good choice of tavernas and cafe's as well as all your food shopping needs. Lots of beaches to explore and some breathtaking scenery. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

16 Sept 2017

Charming little cottage that's a bit special

Stone cottage is a lovely little holiday hideaway located near the top of the village. Lovely views from the front patio and lots of different seating areas meant that whether you want the sun or shade there's a spot for you. The kitchen is well equipped and we received a lovely welcome pack, milk, butter,fruit and wine, also a cake for our honeymoon. Oil from the olive trees outside honey from a local and more in the cupboard. Lovely seats inside and charming decor inside make this cottage more homely than an apartment could ever be. The air-conditioning was cooling on a thundery evening but most of the time not needed. We loved our time here and it's perfectly positioned to explore the island from. The grocery shops nearby are as good as the bigger ones in Argostoli and the swimming is great in Agia Efimia 5 mins away by car. Overall I would say this is the best rental we have booked in the last 8 years of going away. 5 stars

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Taxiarchis K., Saint Paul, MN

3 Sept 2017

Loved it!

We went to Kefalonia expecting the typical August crowds. This cottage was a huge part in helping us relax and have a great time. Communication was great from booking through check out. Cottage was small but had everything one might need. Wine, water and fresh fruit were there when we arrived. We enjoyed long relaxed breakfasts under the olive trees right outside the front door (oil from the olive trees was available in the cottage), we had a barbecue to ourselves that we did not use. The cottage itself was clean, safe and very charming still retaining the original 18th century architecture. It is 10 mins from Mirtos, one of the most spectacular beaches in the Mediterranean, within 10-15 mins from Ag. Efimia and its beaches. You can rent a boat from Ag. Efimia or Fiskardo (45 mins away but worth the drive) and enjoy essentially countless "private" beaches all day or cross over to Ithaki for lunch! Great vacation and the cottage was an essential part! Would book again if we ever come back in kefalonia!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017