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Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ

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Villa Avvisania, Your dream holiday rental in Kefalonia, nearby Agia Eimiaf
Marvelous sea views from the terraces
Comfortable Living room with dining area
Outdoor dining
The private pool (width 4 x 7 m / depths 0.90 - 1.40 m)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
2 bedroomsSleeps 5807.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Makriotika, Ionische Inseln
  • Place, Elies Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grouta Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Melissani Cave Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ

Villa Avvisania is a lovely country house, perfectly equipped, offering privacy and high quality accommodation for up to 4-5 people (2 air-conditioned bedrooms).

It is situated in the small and typical Greek village of Markata: a peaceful and tranquil village, approx. 5 km from the picturesque yachting port of Agia Efimia, embedded in the high mountains of Pylaros. The famous beach of Myrtos, definitely the most beautiful beach of Kefalonia, is only 5 km from the villa. Surrounding Agia Efimia there are numerous clear blue pebble coves and beaches, ideal for snorkelling. The location is ideal for nature lovers and hikers. You can walk for example the main road to Agia Efimia. You will pass through an old traditional village, above the valley of Pylaros and facing Agia Efimia and the sea. You can also walk to the beautiful Monstery of Themata (approx. 4 km) which offers spectacular views. Markata is located in the centre of the island, and is thus an ideal base for exploring the island.

The villa is surrounded by spacious terraces offering both sunny and shaded areas. The pool and the pool terrace (with relaxing sun beds and sun umbrella) are on the south-western side. This location offers plenty of sun during the whole day, privacy and a panoramic view of the sea, Agia Efimia and the surrounding mountains. On the eastern side there are 2 terraces made of natural stone and furnished with comfortable garden furniture. There is plenty of space for children to play. A very old olive tree adds Mediterranean charm and provides shade and pleasant coolness even in the hottest summer months.

Registration No. (MHTE): 0458K91000371901
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed in all outside areas.

Important information

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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
Onsite 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
Property Registration Number 0458Κ91000371901

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Sami

Located in Kefalonia, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Natural History of Kefalonia and Ithaca and Historical and Folklore Museum of Corgialenos 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 snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Makriotika, Ionische Inseln

What's nearby

  • Elies Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Myrtos Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Grouta Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lithovatis Beach - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Melissani Cave Lake - 16 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Πέργκολα - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fiore D'Amore - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Agia Kiriaki Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Carena - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Η Καλύβα του Ψαρά - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ on Apr 23, 2026 start from $209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Villa with Private Pool, Lovely Sea Views, Rural location, A/C, BBQ located?

This family-friendly Kefalonia villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ionian Sea, Elies Beach and Grouta Beach. Lithovatis Beach is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

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

Amazing stay, would highly recommend

Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in Kefalonia. It’s close to all the must see areas and Eleni makes your stay super special. We will be booking this villa again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this villa. Eleni was very kind and left us lots of goodies. Great location and near Myrtos beach and Agia Efemia. Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Beautiful spot in a simple villa

A beautiful place to stay in a quiet little village . There is a great Taverna just 5 mins away and Sami and Agia Effimia a sort car ride away.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

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

Perfect for us!

Nice villa with great pool and BBQ What sets this villa part is a very kind host - thank you Eleni and your family for making it such an enjoyable stay
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley J.

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

Villa with a view

Lovely villa with views. Really relaxing, immediately felt like home. Pool great and aircon in rooms and living area helpful when temperatures peaked. Eleni was great and provided us with a good range of food on arrival. It was just a 10 min drive down to Agia Effima and great location for exploring the rest of the island. But the best thing was sitting out on balcony with a glass of wine enjoying the views. coming to clean mid brea
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Wonderful break

A very comfortable villa with everything we needed.Eleni left us a lovely welcome pack which meant we didn't need to go shopping immediately. She was very welcoming and also answered any questions we had promptly whilst we were there. The villa was very clean and although in a small village it was very easy to get to places to eat and explore. You do,however need a hired car to get around. We visited many places but also spent time by the pool. The 3 terraces around the villa means you have many choices to sit out and enjoy the views. We had never been to Kefalonia before and very much hope to come again abd would definitely choose the same place.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beneta H.

Wonderful viila & pool- Highly recommended.

We spent 2 fantastic weeks in this beautiful villa. The villa was spotless, well maintained & just as descibed on the website. Eleni the owner could not do enough for us. She brought home made wine, fruit & other treats when she came to clean & even bought us a gift when we left! The location means that you need a car, but it's only a few mins by csr to the village centre. It's our 9th year in Agia Efimia & this lovely villa & pool will definitely be home to us again!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

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

Wonderful host

I would definitely recommend this property and location. Eleni was a wonderful host, she had everything ready for us, including some very helpful provisions. When our flight was delayed by 3 days, Eleni bent over backwards to accommodate us and provided an alternative property for us to stay when our original booking had expired. The next property was also very beautiful and super comfortable. The area is tranquil and a great base to explore the north of the island. Agia Efimia is a lovely town with a delicious bakery and quiet little beaches. The local taverna is well worth a visit or two! A very enjoyable holiday, thank you so much!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

baptiste b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location très bien située . Accueil parfait.Propreté irréprochable.Piscine très agréable .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Great villa with amazing host

This villa is super clean, the bed is comfortable , good wifi , kitchen is spotless, close to Agia Efimia, close to Myrtos! Everything that you need , plus a wonderful host ! Eleni will spoil you with fresh eggs, fridge almost full wine etc! Nice touches like extra large towels and good quality bedding! A delight! We highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Corina S.

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

Tranquil and wonderful

The most wonderful property located in a small tranquil village.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Perfect holiday for a small family

We had a fabulous stay at Villa Avvisania and can't recommend it enough. The villa is charming, comfortable and kept spotless throughout (we were pleased to learn that regular cleaning is provided which we didn't expect). Eleni provided such a warm welcome and totally spoiled us throughout our stay, leaving basic food supplies (and plenty of wine!) on our arrival so we didn't need to worry about anything. The pool is a great size and set in beautiful outdoor space. As we were travelling with a toddler, we were pleased to learn that the pool is elevated above ground level and accessed via steps which felt really nice and safe. The village of Makriotika is beautiful, peaceful and welcoming: set into the hillside you get stunning views down to the sea at Agia Effimia. Particularly lovely is the view from the taverna and kaphenion, both of which provide delicious good-value local food. Makriotika welcomed us with open arms and by the time we left it felt like everyone had made friends with our little girl! Thank you so much Eleni for a perfect first family holiday - we will never forget it.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Really lovely villa with great facilities.

we were very pleased with the booking process and efficient communications and directions to the property. we were welcomed on arrival and met Eleni. The villa is well positioned in a small village about 3 kilometers outside Agia Efimia. The villa is well maintained and has all of the necessary equipment for a holiday stay. we were given a welcome pack to get us started and throughout our 10 day visit we were given very nice gifts from Eleni such as her husbands home made wine, sweets etc. she was a great host who was very friendly and kept the place immaculately clean. We loved sitting out at night hearing the call of the owls in the distance. We had visits from some wild peacocks (very odd sounding call!) and the local cats. The location of this villa is perfect for travelling around the island as it is quite centrally located so you can easily travel to the main attractions. It is particularly close to the famous turquoise seas of Myrtos beach which is simply beautiful. Other highlights would be Assos (Stunningly Beautiful) and Fiscardo which can be easily visited within around 30 and 45mins respectively. Make sure you add in a visit to Argostoli to see the Loggerhead Turtles that swim along the edge of the quay where the fishing boats are selling their daily catch. The pool is a good size and enjoys the sun all day into early evening. there are a couple of terraces that offer shade when wanting to seek some shelter when its too hot. We would certainly recommend this villa and would return if coming back to Kefalonia.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Frank d.

Erg fijne woning

We hebben genoten van ons verblijf. De woning is erg gezellig en het is een fijn zwembad. De locatie is ideaal met op een paar kilometer afstand Agia Efimia; een kleine haven waar wel alles te krijgen is en met een erg goed restaurant (Sea Rock). De Yellow Boats zijn zeer de moeite waard, vooral om te snorkelen op lege strandjes. Erg leuke duikcursus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Salvatore T.

Best Villa Experience to Date!

Eleni was a fantastic host, kind enough to supply us with fresh eggs and her husbands home made wine, and even a leaving present for us. The villa has everything you need with the most stunning views and very close to all your holiday needs, local food shopping, butchers and restaurants only a 5 min drive away. We enjoyed a BBQ most evenings which was 👍..... we will be back 💋
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Fred J.

A lovely villa and surroundings.

The villa was ideal for us. Although there were a number of steps, they were easily manageable. Facilities within the villa provided all that we required and to a high standard for a short or long stay. Regular visits from the owner were very welcome and her gifts of wine, eggs etc were very generous. The location was beautiful overlooking the valley leading down to Agia Effimia and the three open sides gave lovely views of the surrounding area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would like to return in the future.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Fantastic

This a lovely villa in a perfect location. We had a great family holiday and would recommend it. Elina is lovely, always helpful and the welcome food is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Lovely villa

Property immaculately clean, very well equipped, lots of different areas to sit outside both sun and shade. Lovely pool. Air con very efficient. Eleni very helpful and welcome basket fantastic. Within walking distance of one taverna and a cafe/bar and a short drive or taxi ride to Agia Efimia. We felt very relaxed here and had a superb holiday.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

fabulous

Fantastic villa in a nice peacefull location. Exceptionally clean and beautiful maintained. Owner was very very helpful and extremely kind leaving us lot's of nice little gifts e.g. fresh eggs and salad. All theses little touches made our holiday very enjoyable. Very close by car or taxi to some beautiful restaurants. Would recommend this villa to anyone looking for a mixture of peace and quiet but with the opportunity to dip in and out on nightlife. Will definitely be back someday.please dont miss out. One thing to bear in mind you definitely need a car in this location.
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8/10 Good

Jan L.

Above expectation!

We had a wonderful two week stay in Villa Avisania. The villa provides you with every comfort one can imagine. It is in a quiet unspoiled location. The wonderful village of Agia Efimia though is near. There are splendid restaurants and the village is very pretty. The house really feels like home. It is cosy, comfortable and the swimming pool is just wonderful and very private. It is centrally located on the island, so we enjoyed touring the beautiful Island of Keffalonia. The house is very well maintained and we even found regular supply of fresh eggs in the fridge. Eleni, thank you very much for you kindness! We had the most amazing vacation in this splendid spot and we would love to return to it! We recommend it for people you look for a peaceful surrounding and yet close to all the ameneties you want.

About the host

Hosted by Lida Kougianou (kefalonia-holidayhomes)

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Though I was born in Athens, I am a half Kefalonian and have spent a lot of my childhood holidays on this beautiful island. I always loved this place, its stunning natural beauty and the warm hospitality of the people. I was lucky being able to turn my passion into a business and set up an agency specialized in lovely, exclusive Holiday Rentals in Kefalonia.

Kefalonia-holidayhomes, operating since 2000, is by now successfully established. My team and I travel around the island and carefully select beautiful places to stay, in unique and calm locations, highly equipped and beautifully furnished, providing all comfort and privacy you look for in your holidays.

We know personally all properties and their owners. So, we are able to answer your every question and make sure, the accommodation you choose, is the right one for you.

Our services include:
- Quick response to your enquiries (within 24 hours at the latest, mostly much earlier).
- Reliable and helpful answers regarding the property, its equipment, distances and the area (due to personal knowledge of the island and the properties)
- Flexibility (wherever possible) regarding changeover days, duration of stay, change of booking dates, persons, etc.
- Information and assistance by planning your travelling (taxi transfers, information on reliable car rental companies, ferry schedules, reservation for ferries, etc.)
- Instant and efficient support during your stay in Kefalonia

Just get in touch by email or by phone and start creating your unforgettable holidays in Kefalonia

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