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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

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Kefalonia, Ionian Islands Region

Melissani Cave Lake12 min drive
Myrtos Beach19 min drive
Port of Argostoli35 min drive
Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)56 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

WE LOVED THIS HOUSE. HUGE PROPERTY WITH HUGE POOL AND LOTS OF PRIVACY. THE BEST PART OF KEFALONIA - CLOSE TO AGIA EFFIMI...

Sandy A.

Oct 19, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

'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".

Property manager

Phivos Diplas

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Greek

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Travel cots and highchairs available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We are sorry but uncaged pets are not 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 1233307

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sami

Located in Kefalonia, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Port of Argostoli and Cooperative of Robola Producers of Kefallonia are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Museum of Natural History of Kefalonia and Ithaca and Navy - Folklore Museum of Ithaca. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.

Kefalonia, Ionian Islands Region

What's nearby

Melissani Cave Lake - 12 min drive
Old Vlachata - 15 min drive
Myrtos Beach - 19 min drive
Karavomilos Beach - 24 min drive
Port of Argostoli - 35 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Stou Thoma - ‬15 min drive
‪Familia Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Nefeli-Anait - ‬16 min drive
‪Fiore D'Amore - ‬5 min drive
‪Η Καλύβα του Ψαρά - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Phivos Villa'Elegant Villa With Dramatic Mountain & Sea Views, Totally Equipped located?

This family-friendly Kefalonia villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ionian Sea, Elies Beach and Grouta Beach. Lithovatis Beach is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

28 June 2024

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

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

19 Oct 2023

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

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

27 Sept 2023

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

Very nice indeed

Stayed 7 nights, quite,tranquil, peaceful Pool very clean

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte scriven

16 June 2023

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

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 traveller

7 June 2022

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

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.

18 Aug 2020

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

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.

2 Sept 2019

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

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.

28 Aug 2019

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

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.

15 June 2019

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

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.

29 May 2019

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

12 Oct 2018

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.

4 Oct 2018

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.

19 Sept 2018

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.

22 July 2018

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.

1 July 2018

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.

9 June 2018

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.

29 May 2018

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

31 Oct 2017

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

30 Oct 2017

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David R., Kesgrave, Suffolk, UK

3 Oct 2017

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!,

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

21 Sept 2017

FANTASTIC

How much did we like the villa .... well we LOVED IT !!!!! We stayed for 10 days at the beginning of September and can honestly say it has been one of the nicest villas we have stayed in. Things that made it so perfect :- The peace and tranquillity The location is amazing Beautifully decorated Spotlessly clean throughout - inside and out Fantastic outside kitchen area Exceptionally stocked Fantastic music system for the inside and out. Pool cleaned every day Phivos the owner was very prompt and helpful in all his emails from the beginning of our enquiry to after the holiday and checking that we had a good time and if there is anything he can improve. The agent came round to introduce herself on our second day and made sure we were happy and that if we had any problems or just questions in general about anything to please ring her, after that we were left in blissful peace. Our only concern was the track up to the villa and if there was going to be any damage to the underside of our hire car, or if the car hire company picked up that we had been driving " off road" neither if these things ended up to be a problem. But if the track could be smoothed out so taxis would come up to the villa so one of us didn't have to drive when going out in the evening that would be amazing. All in all its definatly a 10/10 if the track was improved or a lovely taxi company found that would drive all the way up could be found it would be a 11/10 from us !!!! Definitely want to return next year.

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

10/10 Excellent

amie s.

13 Aug 2017

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

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

8/10 Good

amy b.

21 July 2017

Fantastic property for a week of relaxing- but be out on time.

We loved our time at villa- the decor is beautiful, the beds incredibly comfortable and the pool shallow enough to be perfect for the whole family. We really appreciated the extra touches- the cot for our baby, the welcome hamper,and the speed at which Phivos responded when we needed more gas for the BBQ. It is the perfect place for serious R&R but you will 100% need a car here if you want to do any exploring- there is lots of beautiful sites to explore within a few miles of the property, but nothing is within comfortable walking distance. The only slight niggle we had was on our last day, as we were packing the car to leave the villa. It was five past ten in the morning and we received a phone call from local host Amanda telling us that "we should have been out by ten", something she had not stressed when we had seen her the previous day. Our flight time had been pushed back by Easyjet, we had a small baby to wrangle, and it was not a nice way to end what had been a relaxed trip. Had it been made clear that this was a super strict policy we would have of course ensured we were out on the dot, but we were running ten minutes late, not hours late and so it felt a bit heavy handed. Shame to have had the overall fantastic experience ended in this way, but it wouldn't prevent us returning. Highly recommended.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., The Wirral, UK

16 June 2017

Wonderful villa

Phivos villa is excellent. The indoor and outdoor spaces are so thoughtfully furnished. The pool is enormous! There are so many lovely finishing touches that make this villa such a relaxing place to stay. It is in a great location. Myrtos beach and Antisamos beach are really close and Fiskardo is less than an hour away. There are plenty of tavernas in the nearest village of Agia Efimia which also has a great bakery/ ice cream parlour . Phivos himself is a very good host and will respond to your queries promptly. We thoroughly recommend this villa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan C., Bromley

16 June 2017

Super villa, great location

We have stayed in many villas over the years, but Villa Phivos is definitely our favourite. It is well located for access to all parts of the island. It has a lovely quiet position set in its own spacious grounds in a valley just five minutes from the pretty village and port of Agia Effimia. Waking up in the morning to open the windows and see the beautiful views from the balconies down to the sea at Agia Effimia is a special way to start the day. The villa itself is extremely well equipped and does not feel at all like a typical holiday rental villa. Phivos has been very thoughtful about all the things visitors might need for their stay. In fact, this the best equipped villa we have stayed in. We loved the large swimming pool and its spacious surrounds with plenty of sunbeds. It has the sun on it from dawn to dusk. After the sun sets there is a very well equipped, comfortably furnished BBQ area where you can relax and enjoy sundowners and food! We could say more, but suffice to say we will be booking again. Alan, Judith, Martin and Pauline