Pretty villa with private pool and panoramic sea views - edge of Agia Efimia

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A patio with a pergola covered in flowers, a view of the sea, and a stone floor.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a sink. There is a dining table with a checkered tablecloth and two chairs. A vase with flowers is on the table.
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a clear blue sea.
A swimming pool with pink and white inflatable flamingos, a beach chair area, and a view of the sea and mountains.
A stone staircase leading up a hill, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ionian Sea

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Aia Efimia
  • Place, Lithovatis Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grouta Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Elies Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sami

Located in Kefalonia, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. Old Vlachata and Acropolis of Sami are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ionian Sea and Lithovatis Beach. 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Aia Efimia

What's nearby

  • Lithovatis Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grouta Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elies Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Myrtos Beach - 19 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lourdas Beach - 57 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mermaid - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Art Katerina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Νέα Σάμη - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Marina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marabu Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pretty villa with private pool and panoramic sea views - edge of Agia Efimia have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pretty villa with private pool and panoramic sea views - edge of Agia Efimia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pretty villa with private pool and panoramic sea views - edge of Agia Efimia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pretty villa with private pool and panoramic sea views - edge of Agia Efimia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty villa with private pool and panoramic sea views - edge of Agia Efimia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty villa with private pool and panoramic sea views - edge of Agia Efimia located?

This family-friendly Kefalonia villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Lithovatis Beach. Grouta Beach and Elies Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect

Property was just as listed, beautiful view, calm location but just a stones throw from the harbour and lovely restaurants. Good location to explore the island. Hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2021
Thank you so much Caroline for this lovely review. You're welcome to come again anytime...... N&D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful villa

Villa had everything we needed for our week’s stay. Superb location, exceptional views. The hosts, Nigel and Deanne, were wonderful - very helpful and generous. We can’t recommend this villa highly enough and we hope to return again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in a wonderful place

Hosts were great, the views exceptional and the house just what we needed. Thank you. Nick
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location

Lovely well equipped villa with stunning views across the bay from the terrace and pool area. Exceptionally clean and well maintained. Very helpful owners. Would love to return in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

what a view!

A lovely property, with private pool, only overlooked by immediate neighbour. The property was a little tired in places, probably due for over winter improving
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Overall, the property was fine. The host was easy to deal and communicate with. The property was initially difficult to find as it was further away from the Agia Efimia bay as advertised. The last part of the road was not sealed.The host was generous in supplying the water, wines, juice and beers and Milk on arrival. As a recommendation more lighting is required down the steps to the villa as it is extremely dark going down the many steps at night. Also, fly screens need to be added to the front door and window in the lounge room. It would be beneficial if air conditioning was installed in the common living areas downstairs. The Pool and pool area was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views

Nice villa with lovely outdoor area and pool. We thought it would be air conditioned throughout however only the two upstairs bedrooms had air con units, one of our party of 5 had the basement bedroom which only had one fan, this wasn’t really sufficient in the August heat, the owners provided a second fan on request and it made a small difference but not much, still uncomfortably hot especially at night when trying to sleep..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous villa

The villa was lovely and the seaview great. We had a fantastic week and really enjoyed Agia Efima. This part of Kefalonia was unspoilt but there were plenty of bars and restaurants to choose to eat and drink. The villa was up a steep concrete roadway and I would suggest a car is essential. The pool was lovely and perfect to cool of during the hot sunny days. The villa itself was well equipped and had 2 nice identical ensuite double bedrooms with air conditioning, balconies and seaviews. A large fridge-freezer and dishwasher were very handy as was the patio with table chairs and umbrella, great for having breakfast and lunch. The hosts, Nigel and Deanne were great, accessible and answered any of our queries. I'm sure we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away from it all!

This beautiful villa is the perfect place to get away from it all! Set up on a hill the views are spectacular, so relaxing to sit watching the boats come in while listening to birdsong or the tinkling of goats and sheep bells. Really enjoyed the pool area too, again, lovely views! The villa is kept spotlessly clean and the hosts Nigel and Dianne are really welcoming, accommodating and helpful. The resort has everything you need for a restful holiday, tavernas, (lovely food) supermarkets and some gift shops too. There is a steep drive up to the villa so a car would be needed but it’s only a few minutes and well worth it for the views! We visited Sami and the underground lake in the caves, Mytos beach (Alessandro’s at the top did a fabulous lunch and so reasonable), Fiskardo and Argosttoli. Fantastic places with such history. We’d definitely go back. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
The villla has Beautiful views overlooking lovely bay, in a lovely area. The villa is nice enough with a good pool, however, the things I would’ve liked to have known from other reviewers… you 100% need a car, you just can’t walk to the local bay, the villa is up a mountain. Taxis avail but at quite a cost. The aircon is only in 2 upper bedrooms, rest of villa is so hot & lower bedroom almost unbearable in June, not peak summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Location

I cannot praise our experience and stay high enough. From initially booking the accommodation, Nigel and Deanne were very attentative and helpful with communication and recommendations. The property is outstanding and the views of the bay, will take your breath away. Extremely clean and comfortable throughout, with all the facilities you will need throughout your vacation. The village is a perfect location, for exploring the entire island. We hired a car for our complete stay and made good use of it. Highly recommend you consider this as well. A great choice of local tavernas in the village, which we all pretty much visited. Being a lover of seafood, I was well catered for. It was such a pleasure to meet Nigel and Deanne. A truly lovely couple and great hosts who understandably love Kefalonia, which they enjoy sharing with their visitors. Please use their extensive knowledge and recommendations, to enhance your visit even more. Thank you again, for such a wonderful vacation. I will definately be returning to your beautiful villa.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great hosts

Fantastic property set in idylic views of Agia Efimia. Everything you need for a relaxing visit to Kefalonia and to recharge those batteries. The hosts and people of Agia Efimia couldn't be more helpf and friendly and we can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Villa with Lovely Hosts

Beautiful villa with fantastic views across the bay. Very peaceful, tranquil and relaxing yet close to local amenities including good restaurants. Very clean and tidy house and well equipped. Nigel and Deanne were most welcoming and really are lovely hosts - they couldn't have been more helpful. We have stayed at many holiday rental properties overseas and in UK - we would rate this as the best yet.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable villa with fabulous views across the bay

Villa Thea is a clean, bright, well equipped villa in a super location up on the hill overlooking the bay with outstanding views across to Sami and the Island of Ithaca. The owners, Nigel and Deanne were very helpful and attentive. The beds were extremely comfortable. The terrace was ideal for sitting and admiring the view, playing games and reading. The pool was perfect for cooling off. Egia Efimia has a number of restaurants and tavernas, and the village is conveniently located towards the centre of the island, so good for exploring both north and south.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday

We had an excellent holiday. The villa has everything you could wish for. Good to relax outside and enjoy the scenery. A lovely pool with chairs and sun loungers. The village down the hill has a good selection of bars and restaurants,. You can drive a short distance and find some small coves which are very quiet and good for snorkelling. The friendly welcome and help from Nigel and Deanne was second to none.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect, relaxing getaway

We had the most relaxing couple of weeks at Villa Thea. Our 2 children (5 and 7) loved the pool and the photos do not do the view justice! A 2 minute drive to the bottom of the hill then a couple of minutes to walk to beach/shops/tavernas. The villa had everything we needed including lots of lovely seating areas and the gas BBQ was much appreciated. The lack of air conditioning wasn’t a problem at all, ceiling fans very high quality and a lovely breeze through the balcony doors. Thank you Nigel and Deanne, we all had the most amazing holiday and would definitely stay again if and when we return to Kefalonia!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautifully tended villa in a stunning location

A very pretty and well laid out villa. The view over the bay and towards Sami are simply stunning and there’s plenty of outdoor seating options for sun and shade. The villa’s location, just above Agia Effimia, is perfect. The beautiful cove at the bottom of the hill and the array of restaurants along the seafront are just 2 or 3 minutes drive. (Walkable if not in the intense heat of summer!) The lack of aircon did concern us, however we slept with the bedroom French doors wide open (mosquito screens across) and the ceiling fan provided a soothing breeze. Mostly the area was silent at night and we all slept well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and friendly, helpful hosts

The location of Villa Thea is absolutely stunning. We could never tire of the view! The village itself has plenty of bustle with a number of good restaurants and well stocked supermarkets. Nigel and Deanne could not have been more warm and welcoming. They were on hand to help with all our enquiries and were anxious to make our stay an enjoyable one. A fantastic time was had by all! Thank you. We will definitely be returning one day soon....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous villa!

Wow! What a view!! We had a wonderful week in villa Thea! Nigel and Deanne were so helpful and friendly. Sad to be leaving,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay in Pilarei - 5 *

The villa was excellent as were the views as were the owners Nigel and Deanne - couldn't have been more helpful! A really excellent week in a very nice location. Thank you both! Gill and John
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely villa with a stunning view

This property was better than advertised, the photo doesn’t do it justice in terms of the view. V helpful owners, really well equipped, v comfortable and all in all a special location. We don’t want to leave!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection would have given more stars if it was possible 🌟

This was our first visit to Kefelonia but will not be our last and quite possibly be a return trip every year. The location of the villa was absolutely stunning and so is the property. It lacks nothing. Nigel and Deanne are a wonderful couple and perfect hosts. I feel that Bob and I have made new friends I will remain in touch and see again in the future. By staying here we had the best of both worlds in having peace, quiet, and tranquility a the view was spectacular. But then we went down into the village where the choice of excellent tavernas meant we eat at a different one each night and we're spoilt for choosing a favourite. There are several supermarkets and coffee shops. We went out for the day on one of the "yellow boats" and this is a really nice way to look back at the villages and coastline.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Villa Thea!

Villa Thea, as its name suggests, has a fantastic view overlooking not only the sea but a complete panoramic view from the island of Ithaca to the town of Sami. It has a lovely private pool and a sunbed area overlooking breathtaking views. It has all the amenities that you could wish for other than air conditioning. That is made clear from the info/description and something we had discussed prior to booking. It is not a huge issue, although we were there in late August and the temperature was around 38 C which, despite the lovely breezes coming through the screens at night, made sleeping a little less comfortable than it could have been. The villa is very clean and Nigel and Deanne are wonderful hosts. They made us feel very welcome and the level of personal service and attention is exceptional. The location of the villa is perfect - it is very close to the shops and restaurants of Agia Efimia and yet it is private and peaceful. The elevated position that gives such spectacular views also means a fairly steep incline to get to the villa, we would therefore recommend a car. In summary, notwithstanding the minor points above, Villa Thea is a wonderful place to stay. We had a wonderful holiday and would highly recommend it. In summary,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection and the best so far in Kefalonia...

Nigel and Deanne are absolutely delightful hosts and really do pay attention to detail on all counts. From the detail of pool cleaning to the design of the villa. We will most certainly be returning and had a brilliant holiday there. Richard, Karen, Oliver and Lucy August 2019
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house in stunning location!

We absolutely loved our stay at Villa Thea. It's a lovely modern house with a beautiful pool and outdoor area. The view is stunning and Agia Efimia is great for beaches and restaurants. Deanne and Nigel were fantastic hosts and we'd love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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