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STUNNING TRANQUIL VILLA WITHPRIVATE POOL CENTRAL AND PEACEFUL LOCATION OF ISLAND

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, boats, and a parking lot with buildings.
A swimming pool with red lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a building with balconies.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a table set for dining, overlooking a lush landscape.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a waterfront promenade, and buildings in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • 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
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sami, GR
  • Place, Melissani Cave Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Argostoli
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Skala Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sami

Located in Kefalonia, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Port of Argostoli and Piso Aetos Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Navy - Folklore Museum of Ithaca and Museum of Natural History of Kefalonia and 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 hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sami, GR

What's nearby

  • Melissani Cave Lake - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Myrtos Beach - 33 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Lourdas Beach - 35 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Port of Argostoli - 41 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Skala Beach - 53 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mermaid - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Art Katerina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Νέα Σάμη - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marabu Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does STUNNING TRANQUIL VILLA WITHPRIVATE POOL CENTRAL AND PEACEFUL LOCATION OF ISLAND have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is STUNNING TRANQUIL VILLA WITHPRIVATE POOL CENTRAL AND PEACEFUL LOCATION OF ISLAND pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at STUNNING TRANQUIL VILLA WITHPRIVATE POOL CENTRAL AND PEACEFUL LOCATION OF ISLAND?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STUNNING TRANQUIL VILLA WITHPRIVATE POOL CENTRAL AND PEACEFUL LOCATION OF ISLAND?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STUNNING TRANQUIL VILLA WITHPRIVATE POOL CENTRAL AND PEACEFUL LOCATION OF ISLAND?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STUNNING TRANQUIL VILLA WITHPRIVATE POOL CENTRAL AND PEACEFUL LOCATION OF ISLAND located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is steps from Ionian Sea and within 3 mi (5 km) of Drogarati Cave and Karavomilos Beach. Melissani Cave Lake and Old Vlachata are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely villa, it had everything we needed. Dimitris was very helpful with info. Great central location to explore a fabulous island
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Great spacious villa, with amazing views.

We had a great week in Kefalonia! Villa was perfect! Clean, spacious and comfortable, with great views!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for your good words. You are very welcome to visit us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet in a gorgeous property

We had a perfect week in this lovely villa it’s in a great spot for peace and quiet yet close to Sami for shopping and restaurants- we will definitely be returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Good central location, and a nice clean property.

Very helpful owner. Pool was Very welcome after a hot day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you David your your good words. You are very welcome to visit us again All the best Dimitris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dimitris was very helpful with the directions and check in procedure, he had provided us with some pastries and wine which was very kind. The villa was clean and had all we needed to enjoy a lovely holiday. The pool was a great size and depth for the children to enjoy. The mid week clean was thorough and didn’t interfere with our plans. Overall a lovely stay with a friendly accommodation host, in a beautiful set villa.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect holiday home

Lovely villa with great outside space and views.Very spacious, clean, comfortable and fully equipped villa. In great location, quiet and peaceful but very close to Sami and great for easy access to visit all around the island. The outside space is amazing and the pool is an added luxury. The owners are extremely helpful and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. All in all a wonderful place to stay, would recommend 100%.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely villa and private pool with mountain views in a quiet village. Dimitris was very helpful throughout our holiday with his local knowledge. The villa was clean with enough space for our family of four. We enjoyed using the outdoor bbq on a few occasions too. The villa was a short drive away from Sami (around 8 minutes) with lots of restaurants and a couple of supermarkets. Gorgeous crystal clear beaches (white pebble) also within 30 minutes away. We loved this unspoilt part of Kefalonia - thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2025
Thank you Rebecca for your great review You are more than welcome to visit us again All the best
Archival

8/10 Good

Clean comfortablevilla in a beautifulvillage setting

Lovely rural village villa near to the donkey station with excellent pool.The villa was spotless and well maintained, the pool was regularly cleaned and the villa was cleaned every 3 days and all the bed linen and towels changed, you don't get service like that everywhere.Dimitris and his family are very kind and friendly would definitely recommend this villa.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your good words.It is always nice to hear from our guests that they had a great time in our villa.We try hard to keep high the quality of our villa and our providing services .This is the reason we do cleaning service , we change bed linen and towels every 3 days.You are welcome to visit us again in the future.Best wishes Dimitris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy access to great beaches

The villa location is great if you want to explore the island. The villa is a short drive to Sami, Melissani Cave and Antisamo beach. You will need a car as the villa is a remote part of the island. The outside space of the villa is beautiful, the swimming pool and BBQ area make the end of the day even more special. Dimitris is always available and willing to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2020
Many thanks Elaine for taking the time to write a review.Thank you also for your good words.We are looking forward to welcome you back any time in the future
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fab location with great outdoor area!

The listing description was accurate. The location was great just 5 mins drive from Sami but v quiet with beautiful mountain views. The pool and bbq/terrace area was particularly good. Dimitris was there when we arrived to ensure we knew where everything was and how it all worked (even though it was 1 in the morning). We would definitely recommend to a friend. Kefalonia was beautiful from top to bottom.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for your kind words! We look forward accommodating you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July-aug 22

We thought the villa was excellent, authentic, secluded, with lots of nice touches. Great pool and view and Dimitris was very helpful and informative. We really like Sami - down at the harbour in the evenings overlooking Ithaca, as well as the many great bathing stops along the coast to Agia Effimia and the tropical atmosphere at Antisanos and swimming with so many fish there. Would definitely recommend this area over Lassi on the other side.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2022
Many thanks Stephen for your great review,we are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Villa in ideal location

Villa Chrisanthi is a lovely villa in an ideal location less than 10 minutes drive from the relaxed Sami. The villa itself has everything you need to fully enjoy your holiday with the pool offering great views of the surrounding scenery. Very well maintained and equipped. We were greeted on arrival by Dimitris with a nice bottle of wine which we enjoyed whilst having a BBQ on the terrace one night with fresh fish bought from the local fisherman in Sami that morning. It is ideally located in the middle of the east coast for driving north or south of the island with the lovely Antisamos beach within 10 mins drive. Would definitely stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review. I am delighted you enjoyed our villa.One of the best things in kefalonia is its delicious food and fresh fish provided in Sami every morning is a must.I look forward to wellcome you back in the near future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Home from Home

From opening the doors to our beautiful holiday home we fell in love. Dimitris was a wonderful host who couldn’t do enough for us. We had a slight problem with the shower he got onto it straight away sorted new parts and plumber. Plus a complimentary bottle of wine for the inconvenience. The pool was amazing spent most days around it. The next time we choose Kefalonia for our holiday we will also choose this wonderful house again. Thank you Dimitris.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great holiday at Villa Chrisanthi

We had a lovely week at Villa Chrisanthi. Dimitris was there to meet us and explain everything. His gifts were a nice surprise too. The villa had everything we needed for our stay and was very comfortable, also the fly screens were a great idea as my husband reacts badly to bites, so it was good to be able to have the doors open into the evening without worry. We found the position was perfect too for exploring more of the island, however there is a lot very nearby anyway. Loved swimming in the sea at Antisamos beach, the water was so clear and warm. Sami was good too, had several very good value and delicious meals down at the marina and everyone was very friendly. We really loved Kefalonia.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
I am pleased you stayed in our villa and you had a lovely week.Antisamos is one of the best beaches in the island(every year is rewarded with the blue flag award) and is really great to swim as the water is very clear and warm. In the marina you can find many nice taverns in a very good value and the bakery/cafe is also a lovely place to have your morning coffee & freshly baked croissant,cakes e.tc Thank you again for staying in our villa and i would love to visit us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relax in the countryside

We stayed here with friends and family for the last full week in September. Great location for Sami, country walks, Agia Efimia for Motor boat hire. Made good use of the barbecue and pool. The house is very well appointed and equipped. Very helpful and attentive owner, Dimitri, who also gave us local white wine....delicious! Thanks again Dimitri. One small point....there is an identical house owned by Dimitri next door, so if you want complete isolation this is not the villa for you ( it didn't worry us)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you Russel for staying in our villa.I am glad you enjoyed your stay in our villa.I am looking forward to welcome you back Best wishes Dimitris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic holiday in a beautiful location

Dimitris (the owner) was excellent from the time of booking online until our stay at his amazing villa. Dimitris sent us great directions on how to find the villa from the airport and also lots of places and suggestions to eat and visit during our stay. The villa was not difficult to find thanks to his directions and it is set in a very peaceful location, perfect for a relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of life. The villa was immaculate and the photos on VRBO are accurate although do not do the outside space just or as this area around the pool and the balcony area are amazing. We were grateful for the bottle of wine on arrival and the fabulous cream cakes. This was our first visit to Kefalonia which is a truly beautiful island with so much to see and do and we have already started to plan another holiday next year. We wholeheartedly recommend this villa if you want to get away from it all but a car is necessary to get the most from your stay. Thank you Dimitris for being so accommodating and for welcoming us to your beautiful villa and we hope to see you again next year.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa, central location, great host

Villa Chrysanthi is a beautiful, clean, well equipped villa in a lovely, quiet, woodland spot on the edge of Grizata village, yet near to Sami and well situated for exploring all of Kefalonia. We used the swimming pool every day, enjoying the beautiful views and little birds flying across. It was great to have pool towels, as well as bathing towels provided. The communication with the lovely owner, Dimitris, before and during our stay was excellent. He sent recommendations for beaches, trips and local tavernas to help us plan our stay. The bottle of local San Gerasimos wine and big box of delicious pastries from an Argostoli bakery were really thoughtful gifts. We hired a car for the week and enjoyed swimming and snorkelling in crystal clear waters at beaches near Sami and in the north and south of the island. The villa is also a short drive from the spectacular Drogerati Cave and Melissani Lake. Our holiday highlight was a self-drive motor boat trip from nearby Agia Efimia, exploring beautiful, secluded white pebbly coves along the north east coast. A wonderful villa for anyone wanting to explore this beautiful island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Villa and Lovely holiday

We had a great holiday staying here for 10 nights. We travelled with our two children (4 & 1) and the choice of Villa Zoi was perfect. Before and during our stay Dimitris and Nikki were really friendly and helpful and made our stay even more enjoyable. The Villa is perfect for a family of 4 to stay in. The living area is great, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed including a few toys for the kids. The kitchen was great and again had everything we needed. I really liked the fact that there were a few 'left over ' bits from previous renters such as coffee and herbs/ oil, rather than having to buy everything when we got there. The bedrooms were nicely decorated and clean and the addition if clean sheets mid week was lovely ! The bathroom again was good for us and the washing machine was a godsend with the kids in tow. We chose the villa for the pool and it didn't disappoint, it was fantastic to have it in hand and great that it was gated and therefore safe fir young children. The pool was swept twice a week which kept it looking pristine. Another thing I really appreciated was the lack of ikeaness around the villa, the place felt like a home rather than a rental property which made us feel at home. The wi-fi and technology worked really well. We loved our trip to Kefalonia and would recommend everything we did and the tips from Dimitris and Nikki were invaluable.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
So great to hear that more guests are having a great time and appreciating our villa and the location. We work hard in the winter months updating, painting and improving the property every year. This year we added a new swimming pool and we made lots of work on the surroundings of the pool.Just for the record you stayed in Villa Chrisanthi and not in Villa Zoi! You are more than welcome you and your nice family back at any time and thank you for your kind comments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

We have just returned from a lovely 2 week stay at Villa Chrysanthi. The villa is really well-equipped and clean with everything we needed. It had great views from the balconies and terrace area and the swimming pool was fabulous. We picked up a hire car from the airport and it took us around 50 mins to drive to the villa. What a beautiful scenic drive it was too. The owner Dimitris could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Right from the arrival information to all of the help and advice on the property and places to visit in the surrounding area he was an absolutely excellent host. The cleaners came in every few days as did the pool cleaners. We definitely hope to return one day. The villa is on the outskirts of Grizata and is no more than 10 mins by car to Sami. We found lots of great places to eat there. There is a lovely walk along the sea front from Sami to Karavamilos – it takes about 20-30 mins and is well worth it. We also took the hire car on the ferry from Sami to Ithaca – worth checking with your hire company first that the insurance covers you – ours did at no extra cost. We loved Ithaca so definitely recommend. Sami is also quite central to the island so easy access to most places. Overall a great two weeks and our 8 month old grandsons first holiday abroad – couldn’t have been better. Thanks Dimitris Steve, Angela, Amy, Ben and Ezra
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Very well presented villa with good facilities

“Very well presented villa with pool near Sami, Kefalonia” 4 of 5 stars Villa Chrisanthi is very well presented and the owner, Dimitris Rouchotas, was very welcoming. For two to four people the villa is well proportioned, including a spacious terrace with an attractive barbecue, which catches the morning and late afternoon sun, and on a lower level a pool with ample, sunny, poolside space for relaxing. Views from the villa look towards the south and the hillsides around. The neighbouring villa (Zoi, also owned by Dimitris) is a mirror of Chrisanthi and is the only accommodation that prevents absolute total privacy. All windows have fly screens and air conditioning, although during our stay we remained relatively insect free. The lounge has a large television with Astra and Eutelsat satellite tuner, in addition to local terrestrial channels. The harbour town of Sami is 3.5km distant, where there is a range of well stocked shops and harbour front bars / restaurants. Nice to have unlimited free parking! There are no shopping, eating or drinking facilities in Grizata, although there is a small taverna in the next, close by village in the direction of Poros, which we did not try. Dimitris provided us some welcoming provisions and a list of restaurants / tavernas around the island to enjoy. We tried his recommendations in Sami (Il Familia, which we stumbled upon before noting his recommendation), Poros (Pontelis), Aghia Evfimia (Perasma) and Divarata (Alexander). All were very good. We also enjoyed The Village in Skala, a well presented taverna half way up the main street with good food and pleasant service. A car is essential for both local travel to Sami and for island touring. Plenty of fuel stations. The journey from the airport is straightforward, although we found it easy in Argostoli to miss the turns for Sami. Sharp eyes and some imagination required! Kefalonia is very hilly with many mountain-like roads and hairpin bends, one after another. Care is needed. Any changes we would make? A small dishwasher in place of one of the kitchen cupboards would have been nice. Also, a thermostat on the water heater - we had to set the timer on our 'phone to remind us not to leave it on for too long. Overall, highly recommendable for a pleasant stay in green countryside without the burden of heavy commercial tourism.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you Mike for your good words.Next year we will add a dish water in our kitchen. We hope to see you again next year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren für Acht Tage, Mitte April, in der schönen Villa und haben die außerordentliche Ruhe sehr genossen. Dimitris ist ein sehr aufmerksamer und bemühter Gastgeber, der jederzeit für uns erreichbar war. Herzlichen Dank für die sehr leckeren Küchlein. Der Standort des Hauses ist für Ausflüge und Wanderungen auf der Insel ausgesprochen günstig. Wir können die Villa uneingeschränkt empfehlen und kommen gerne zu einer Jahreszeit wieder, in der das Meer wärmer ist
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Familie Müller 2023

Unser Aufenthalt war super. Die Villa war super, sehr gut ausgestattet und durch die zentrale Lage alles auf der Insel gut erreichbar. Der Empfang durch Dimitris war sehr herzlich. Der Pool war sauber und wir haben ihn jeden Tag genutzt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und hoffen, diese Villa wieder bewohnen zu können. Herzliche Grüße Familie Müller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feriehus

Alt var veldig bra, god service fra husverten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Thank you Terje for your great review You are more than welcome to visit us again. All the best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Villa

We enjoyed our stay at Chrisanthi Villa very much. It was a bit of a rough start since the Villa is a bit hard to find. The driveway to get there is not obvious. But after we found it we appreciated its isolation. The villa is very well equipped and the kitchen is easy to use and also fully equipped. Demitris was very helpful and communicated with us several times during thestay to see if we needed anything and if everything was working as it should. We enjoyed ourselves and would consider a return visit should we plan another trip to the Ionian Islands.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Thank you David for your excellent review.I am looking forward to welcome you back any time in the future
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location and helpful owner

Dimitris the owner was very helpful and went out of his way to ensure we had a good holiday. The pool was lovely and the location is convenient to travel around the island.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2020
Thank you Andrew for your nice review.You are very welcome to visit us again.
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