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Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Peaceful Retreat in Kefalonia - Sleeps 5

Family-friendly villa in Kefalonia with an outdoor pool

A fantastic 3-bedrooms-Villa (Sleeps 5),

with private terraces, furninshed with high-quality wooden furniture,

a shaded pergola lounge with panoramic mountain views,

an elegant living room with air-conditioning,

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51184.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Makriotika, Ionische Inseln

Place, Myrtos Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Melissani Cave Lake
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Port of Argostoli
‪39 min drive‬
Airport, Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Peaceful Retreat in Kefalonia - Sleeps 5

Welcome to Villa Vounaki – your private retreat in the heart of Kefalonia.

Nestled on a secluded 2,000 m² estate at the edge of the traditional village of Makriotika, Villa Vounaki offers peace, privacy, and panoramic views of the lush Pylaros valley, the shimmering Ionian Sea, and the surrounding mountains. This is the perfect place to unwind and experience authentic Greek life—far from mass tourism.

Just a 10-minute drive brings you to the charming harbor of Agia Efimia, with its cafés, restaurants, and shops. The world-famous Myrtos Beach and several idyllic white-pebble coves with crystal-clear waters—ideal for swimming and snorkeling—are also nearby. For a taste of local cuisine, the beloved taverna Maklithari is just a short walk (5 min) from the villa.

🏡 The Villa
Villa Vounaki is built and furnished to a high standard, combining traditional charm with modern comfort. Spread over two floors and approximately 110 m² of living space, the villa is fully air-conditioned (bedrooms and living room) and offers fast, free Wi-Fi throughout.

Upstairs:
• 3 individually styled bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin, 1 single), each with air-conditioning, ample storage, and balconies with sea or countryside views
• 1 bathroom with shower, WC, and hairdryer

Downstairs:
• Elegant living room with air-conditioning, fireplace, two comfortable sofas, armchair, and wooden dining table
• Entertainment: 36" Smart TV (Astra & Hotbird satellite), DVD/CD player
• Open-plan kitchen, fully equipped for passionate cooks
• 1 bathroom with shower, WC, and hairdryer

🌞 Outdoor Living
The private pool (4 × 7 m, depth 0.50–1.50 m) is located on the sun-drenched southwest side of the property. Just a few steps lead to a shaded pergola lounge with panoramic mountain views—perfect for relaxing with a breeze and a book.
Two additional terraces (east and west) offer sun and shade throughout the day, furnished with comfortable wooden seating, umbrellas, and a mobile gas grill.

The beautifully landscaped Mediterranean garden features vibrant geraniums, roses, oleanders, and aromatic herbs—creating a serene and fragrant environment.

✅ Additional Information
• High level of privacy throughout the property
• Licensed by the Greek Tourist Board (EOT License No. 1164512)
• Ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers seeking tranquility and style

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed in all outside areas.

It is not allowed to any visitors to enter the property and to use the swimming pool.

The maximum number of guests is limited as per booking confirmation. Any further guests are permitted only with our prior approval.

Party and Events are not allowed at any time. Loud Music is not allowed after 8:00 pm.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number 1164512

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. Old Vlachata and Acropolis of Sami are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Myrtos Beach and Ionian Sea. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Natural History of Kefalonia and Ithaca and Navy - Folklore Museum of Ithaca. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.

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Makriotika, Ionische Inseln

What's nearby

Myrtos Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Melissani Cave Lake - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Acropolis of Sami - 24 min drive - 19.1 km
Fiskardo Port - 29 min drive - 26.2 km
Port of Argostoli - 39 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fiore D'Amore - ‬6 min drive
‪Πέρασμα (Perasma) - ‬6 min drive
‪Marabu Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Πέργκολα - ‬5 min drive
‪Carena - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Peaceful Retreat in Kefalonia - Sleeps 5 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Peaceful Retreat in Kefalonia - Sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Peaceful Retreat in Kefalonia - Sleeps 5?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Peaceful Retreat in Kefalonia - Sleeps 5?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Peaceful Retreat in Kefalonia - Sleeps 5 located?

This family-friendly Kefalonia villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ionian Sea, Elies Beach and Grouta Beach. Myrtos Beach and Lithovatis Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

2 Jul, 2023

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

Fantastic villa

The villa was lovely, clean and well appointed. The pool was amazing and clean.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

23 Aug, 2023

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

Marvelous!

Lovely villa, in a great location. Spotlessly clean with everything you would need for your stay. The pool and outside space is fantastic! Lida is a great host, providing privacy but always available if required. All tavernas we visited were very good - our top picks were the one in the village, Finikas and The Local in Agia Effimia and Myrtos Tavern near Myrtos beach. We loved our vist to Villa Vounaki!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drea C.

4 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a lovely stay at Villa Vounaki. Everything was just perfect, the villa was wonderfully clean and tidy with a really great welcome pack. Fully equipped with everything we could need for our stay and very comfortable. Situated in a lovely small village location between the East and West coast to the North of the island, so very easy to visit all areas in the North. Great restaurant a short walk away in the village serving traditional and very tasty food. Our host Lida was very welcoming on arrival and helpful with anything we needed to ask during our stay. So all in all highly recommended as a relaxing base to explore the North of this wonderful island.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

9 Jul, 2018

Perfection

The best holiday we have had as a family! The villa is perfect, designed with a beautiful view of Agia Efimia cut through hedges of flowering shrubs. Pool and house were immaculately clean. Towels provided. On arrival we were greeted warmly and the owners had provided enough food to last well into the next day. Cooking utensils were of a very high standard and oil and vinegar were provided. The local taverna in 5 mins walk serves some of the best greek food we have tasted and they are so welcoming. Supermarkets and bakeries available in Agia Efimia, local bakery 5mins drive away. The villa is cleaned mid week and all the bedding and towels changed, the pool is cleaned too. Cannot fault our villa and hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid D.

4 Oct, 2025

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

Wir hatten einen wunderbar erholsamen Urlaub auf Kefalonia! Das Ferienhaus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Vermieter Lida und Peter waren unglaublich nette und aufmerksame Gastgeber: der Kühlschrank war bei Ankunft gut gefüllt mit Lebensmitteln. Das Haus wurde zweimal pro Woche gereinigt und die Betten frisch bezogen. Alles in allem haben wir es sehr genossen und werden gerne wieder dort Ferien machen. Einen herzlichen Dank an Lida und Peter für ihre Gastfreundschaft.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susann F.

4 Jun, 2025

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Wunderschönes Ferienhaus

Lida und Peter sind tolle Gastgeber. Zu unserer Ankunft war der Kühlschrank für das erste Frühstück, sowie mit Wein, Bier, Honig Marmelade, Olivenöl usw. bereits gefüllt. Das Haus ist wunderschön eingerichtet, perfekt sauber und es fehlt an nichts, um sich selbst zu versorgen. Der tolle Garten mit Pool, Liegen und vielen verschiedenen Sitzecken ist sehr gemütlich. Alles ist genauso, wie auf den Fotos abgebildet. Die Lage ist sehr ruhig und der Standort ist perfekt, um die wunderschöne und abwechslungsreiche Insel zu erkunden.Wir können das Haus zu 100% weiterempfehlen. Vielen Dank, dass wir an diesem schönen Ort unsere Ferien verbringen durften.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCHMIDT D.

17 Jun, 2024

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Ein Traum wird wahr

Ein herzliches, unvergessliches Dankeschön an die besten Gastgeber die wir jemals hatten. Wer Ruhe in idyllischer Lage in einem Blumenmeer mit gehobenem Standard sucht, findet hier sein Paradies. Abseits des Massentourismus findet vor allem im Juni und September jeder seinen Traumstrand auf Kefalonia und kann in einer der zahlreichen traditionellen Tavernen die griechische Küche genießen. Efharisto an Lida und Peter! ❤

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ged C.

1 Oct, 2023

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The Best

We have to say this is one of the best villas we have ever stayed in! Certainly the best equipped and the maid service is excellent with clean bedding and towels provided every 3/4 days and the Villa cleaned from top to bottom at the same time. It’s about a 10 minute drive to Agia Efimia with numerous restaurants and supermarkets. Lida is a fantastic host with excellent and prompt communication and allowed us to have a late check out due to us having a late flight home. Highly recommended!

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., United Kingdom

29 Sept, 2022

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Fabulous property in a lovely quiet location

Very well equipped and clean villa in a beautiful part of the island. The recommendations on places to eat were spot-on; we ate in the local Taverna 3 times during the stay. Lida was a great host - the welcome pack was the best ever - and we will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

22 Sept, 2022

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Sensational location

The location was fabulous for visiting many of the 88 beaches on the island. The villa was extremely comfortable and the pool was great

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K.

27 Aug, 2022

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Fantastic holiday

Wonderful villa in a great location with fantastic views towards the coast. Clean, comfortable villa with a pool and air conditioning - what more could you ask?! Friendly and accommodating host in Lida who made us feel very welcome. Happy to recommend to anyone. We’ll be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

1 Aug, 2022

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Fantastic stay in a great villa

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous villa, we felt very well looked after. We particularly appreciated the welcome basket on the first night having arrived quite late. The villa is a joy to return to after a day out, walking up the steps through the pretty garden. It was very well equipped with everything we needed and the pool area was great, sunny all day, but with welcome shade under the pergola. The views to the coast from the front bedrooms were amazing. We enjoyed walking down into the little village for a morning coffee at the cafe/bar or in the evening for a meal at the welcoming taverna. Further afield we explored many of the beautiful beaches and towns in the North of the island, the car hire was definitely worth it! Everyone was so welcoming and helpful, all in all a perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. Thank you Lida!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

18 Jul, 2021

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Lovely villa and garden

Thoroughly relaxing holiday in quiet Makryotika. The villa is beautiful and in lovely setting on the hill, with a gentle breeze that kept us cool through a heatwave.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

3 Sept, 2020

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Beautiful villa

We loved our stay here. The villa was spotless and there were covid safe procedures in places. We were provided with face masks and hand sanitisers. The villa is beautiful and with the attention to detail was fabulous. The pool is private and there is a choice of seating areas outside. The villa is in a little village, which is lovely. The welcome basket was excellent, with everything we needed until we could get to the shops. We highly recommend this villa.

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas D.

21 Jul, 2020

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Excellent

We were happy to have beautiful moments of zen in this villa. Unforgettable view of sunset and magical sunrise will rest forever in our hearts. Lida was very nice and helpful. We absolutely recommend to book this villa!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aksel W.

13 Oct, 2019

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Wunderbar

Sehr nette und zuvorkommende Vermieter. ( herzliche Begrüßung ) Räumlichkeiten und Mobiliar in einem sehr guten Zustand. ( Z. B. eine Küche in der nichts fehlt! ) Perfekte Lage für Ausflüge in jede Richtung. Eindeutig empfehlenswert!

10/10 Excellent

Anna S., united kingdom

22 Jul, 2019

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A wonderful holiday villa

We 100 percent recommend this gorgeous villa. It was our first time in Kefalonia and Lyra Villas was a perfect location, towards the beautiful north of the island and tucked away from tourists! The villa was perfect and as described, the pool was beautiful. Every bedroom had a balcony with a view and I loved sitting in bed looking out on the mountaneous scenery! Our family have just had the holiday of a lifetime here! We were welcomed in person even though we arrived at midnight after a late flight. There was enough delicious food in the fridge for the next day. Hiring a car was essential to explore. Lida had left us a photo book at the Villa detailing all the best island beaches, most of them were off the beaten track and all were amazing - crystal clear waters and often with friendly, local Greek tavernas overlooking the sea. We could see the sea in the distance from the villa but used the car to get there because it was difficult to walk in the heat. The weather was glorious - hot but gently breezy, we loved it! We hired a motor boat for the day locally and explored the coves along the island that can only be reached from the sea. AMAZING! We were made so very welcome by Lida and the local Kefalonian community - we'll be back! Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adele C.

11 Jun, 2019

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Villa Vounaki

We had a wonderful stay at the villa. A real home from home with everything we could have needed. A lovely taverna in the village and just a 10 minute drive to Agia Effimia. If you are looking for peace and quiet I would highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

14 May, 2019

Clean and homely

Beatiful situation and well appointed

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

7 Oct, 2018

Beautiful Villa in typical Greek Village above Agia Efimia

From the moment we arrived at Villa Vounaki, and were met by Lisa and Peter, we knew we had made a great choice. The villa is perfect, peaceful and a fantastic location just 10 minutes from the Fishing Harbour town of Agia Efimia on the east and 10 minutes from Myrtos Beach on the western side of the island. Everything about the Villa was classy with so many different areas to relax. The swimming pool was great with the water a little cold in 1st week of October. However we spent every day exploring different beaches and swam every day and found the water warm. Our favourite beach was Aga Kyriaki, followed closely by Ieoulasiem We ate out every evening at a different restaurant and made some great choices. The restaurant in the village was excellent for grilled meats. Other excellent restaurants were Pergola, Paradise Beach and the Restaurant on the left after Hotel Odyssey. The resort will be closing down in the next week or so but if you like your holidays to be quieter then don't hesitate with early October- I am going home today with a great suntan after a lovely holiday. .

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

28 Aug, 2018

Gorgeous villa in a gorgeous rural setting.

Beautiful villa in a traditional Greek village. The attention to detail the owners have put into the villa is makes this a truly beautiful place to enjoy a family holiday. The welcome pack left by the owners was a lovely touch. Local taverna was lovely and friendly. Wouldn’t think twice about spending another holiday at this lovely villa.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan U.

19 Jul, 2018

Super zum Erholen

Vermieter sehr hilfsbereit. Haus wunderbar

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

21 Jun, 2018

Fantastic week in a lovely villa ideally situated to tour the north of the island.

We stayed in this villa for a week in early June 2018. There was a warm welcome from the owners including a lovely welcome pack for the first evening. The house is well laid out, modern and very clean and beautifully decorated. The grounds are also well designed giving privacy and 3/4 choices of separate outside seating areas. The pool is a decent size and well maintained. There are gas and electric barbecues available outside. The villa is located in a small village and although relatively easy to find getting out of the village may be a little difficult with a large SUV. The villa is set on an elevated site and there are some stone steps from the car park to the villa entrance which should be noted by anyone with mobility issues. The location is ideal for trips out to all the nearby beaches which have been reviewed and incorporated in an excellent book prepared by the owners of the villa. There are a couple of decent supermarkets in Agia Efemia a lovely marina 10 minutes drive from the villa. Would highly recommend a stay in this villa; you won't be disappointed!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

10 Sept, 2017

Beautiful Villa and lovely hosts .

Stunning views from a mountainside setting all the way down to Agia Efimia . Within 10-25 minutes we could get to several lovely beaches . Great food , Sunshine and friendly people 😊

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

5 Sept, 2017

Fantastic, private villa

Our second trip here - the only place we have ever returned to! A beautiful villa which is completely private, with a lovely south facing pool. Internally fitted out to a very high standard. Fantastic pergola at the back of the property which is perfect for lazy nights in. Location is great - about 45 mins from the airport, 10 minutes from the spectacular Myrtos beach and with Agia Efimia the same distance in the other direction. Can't recommend highly enough. I'm sure we'll be back again.... :-)

About the host

Hosted by Lida Kougianou (kefalonia-holidayhomes)

My husband Peter and I live during the winter time in Germany. We love to return to Kefalonia and spend our summer time here in Makriotika, this picturesque little village with unique authentic Greek atmosphere and warm hospitality of the people.

We have travelled a lot around the world and our dream has been to return sometime here to this beautiful place and create a Kefalonian holiday accommodation to remember. The project has been designed personally by us with careful consideration of all possible needs of our guests. Though, our aim has been to nest the property harmoniously in its unique wild-romantic environment without changing this.

Since then, we concentrate our efforts on improving and enhancing the accommodation over time. Peter is a keen gardener, so he created a magnificent garden surrounding the villa with colourful Mediterranean flowers and local sweet herbs. A magical place to relax!

Quite simply, "Our priority,...is Your enjoyment... ! " We invite you to to share with us the Kefalonian experience.