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

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The pool terrace viewed from the upper terrace
Private pool
Pool with view (and  toys!)
The villa as viewed from the pool terrace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aia Efimia
  • Melissani Cave Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Karavomilos Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Myrtos Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪63 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

About this property

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

Villa THEA has its own private entrance and grounds. It is furnished in a fresh contemporary style and is well appointed and maintained by the owners and has unrivalled views over the bay towards the island of Ithica and Sami harbour with yachts of all sizes, and fishermen and ferry boats coming in and out throughout the day. At night this view is full of sparkling lights from Sami and the other villages leading up the valley to the Aenos National Park, not to mention the big 360 degree sky full of stars and the moon. From your bed in the morning watch the spectacular sunrise behind Ithica Island ! Conveniently close to the harbour village of Agia Efimia the location of the villa however is so peaceful that you can hear the birds singing in the trees and the sheep on the hills behind.

Arriving at the private parking area, stone steps lead down through the upper garden terraces with their bourgainvilleas, lavender and fruit trees, to the villa entrance courtyard and front door.

On the ground floor is the Kitchen/Diner and the Living Room both with french-doors that lead out onto the south facing terrace with its amazing panoramic sea views (probably the best in the area). Here there is plenty of room to dine and relax in the sun or shade on comfy furniture under the parasols and also the outdoor dining table and gas barbecue.

Gentle stone steps lead down from the upper terrace to the sunny pool terrace. Here is the private pool with its surrounding stone tiled areas with sun loungers, drinks tables and parasols. The stunning 180 degree sea view and the garden setting makes this a perfect place to play and relax.

Upstairs are two identical double bedrooms both with large en-suite shower rooms, comfy king-size beds, air-conditioning, wardrobes and south facing balconies with sea views.

The large lower ground floor Bedroom has a comfy double bed, a wardrobe and cupboards, nd its own en-suite bathroom with wc, washbasin, & bath/shower.

To reach the villa from Agia Efimia harbour take the quiet, tree lined road with its pedestrian footpath and shaded seating as it winds along the edge of the sea past a few houses and restaurants with steps down to several very pretty white shingle/pebble coves with crystal clear water. In moments you get to a small road/track that climbs up to the villa - it is about 500 metres long, mostly concrete, and quite steep in places so car-hire is recommended which will allow you to see all the lovely other places on the island and even take the ferry across to Ithica if you wish. (Some guests however have chosen to combine walking down with taking a taxi back up).

BOOKING & PRICING:
Based on seven nights minimum stay, any number of additional nights are available thereafter. We don't have fixed arrival/departure days as flights can often be obtained any day of the week/weekend. So we are happy to be flexible on the length of stays (e.g. 10 days) subject to availability, and the price charge for extra nights is simply the relevant nightly rate. Stays can span across months. Occasionally stays of less than seven nights are available.
The basic price is for the Villa based on up to four people sharing. A supplement is payable for a fifth/sixth person.
The villa is approved by and registered with the Greek Authorities - Ref. No AMA00000858760.

TOURIST TAX
In '24 Greece applied a new Tourist Tax (called the "Climate Change Resilience FEE") of 10€ per night for villas, payable by guests. It has to be collected by us, your hosts, ON ARRIVAL and sent to the Greek tax authority. We will provide you with a separate receipt for this.

Also available is our other villa "Villa Artemis"(VRBO Ref. No. 1883192). Both villas can be rented together for larger groups/families.

Property manager

Nigel and Deanne Swanton

Languages

English, French, Greek

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are counted as adults.
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Events

No events allowed
By prior arrangement only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OUTDOORS ONLY PLEASE
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A damage deposit will be held by VRBO and deductions will be claimed for damage beyond normal wear and tear, as per their policy.
AIR CONDITIONING: The cost of running the air-con is very high, so you must turn it off whenever you are not actually in the room.

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
Note from host: By prior arrangement only.
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
Property Registration Number 00000858760

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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 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 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Aia Efimia

What's nearby

  • Elies Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Melissani Cave Lake - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Karavomilos Beach - 19 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Myrtos Beach - 22 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Port of Argostoli - 39 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Παραλία Μύρτος - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Drogarati Cave - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nefeli-Anait - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Antisamos Beach Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Adonis - ‬12 min drive

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.

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 10:30 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rose R.

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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

8/10 Good

Tracy M.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Cheltenham

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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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

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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

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Anna Kerr-Smiley

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

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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.

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE P.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Lifton, Devon

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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

10/10 Excellent

Liz I.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

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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

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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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!

10/10 Excellent

Julie T., Shropshire England

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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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F., Nottinghamshire, England

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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

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Ceri S.

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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

10/10 Excellent

yvette f.

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Hellenic Heaven

Villas Thea and Artemis have possibly the best view of all the Greek villas, I have visited over the years. Their location enjoys access to the facilities offered in Agia Efemia, whilst offering the solace that vomes with their spectacular vista. The villas are beautifully presented with modern elegant fixtures and fittings and are equipped to a very high standard. The open plan layout allows you to maximise the living space and ultilise the views. Both bedrooms have balconies that allow you to sit and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful scenery. They also both have very luxurious en-suite facilities that have been finished to a very high standard. The outside space has been thoughtfully planned. The terrace has different seating areas, allowing you to sit and absort the view at different times of day. The pool area was heavily used especially by my kids. This area comes with very comfortable sun loungers and parasoles to relax and enjoy the magnificent views. Nigel and Deeanne have created a beautiful space to enjoy the Kefalonian countryside. They were tremendously warm and welcoming and obviously enjoy sharing their villas, having created the perfect environment to enjoy a little bit of Hellenic heaven. They offered valuable insights on places to visit and things to do. I have visited the island many times but they have given us many more reasons to keep going back.

8/10 Good

Robert L.

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angenehmer Aufenthalt

Die Gesamtanlage aussen mit Terrassen, Pool, Gartenanlage ist sehr schön. Hervorzuheben ist die Aussicht von oben auf das Meer, den Ort und die Berge. Ist schon einmalig. Die Eigentümer waren immer bemüht bei kleinen Beanstandungen zu helfen und zu bereinigen. Rundum waren wir zufrieden. Zu bemängeln hätten wir, das die Fenster im Scjhlafzimmer keine Rolläden bzw. eine Verdunkelung hatten. Ab 6 Uhr standen wir vor Helligkeit im Bett. Das Bett selbst war für 2 Personen 1,40 m breit in einem kleinen Schlafzimmer. Die Küche war ordentlich eingerichtet aber es fehlte einiges . Z.B. kein Kaffeeautomat, keine Eierlöffel etc. Sehr bedauerlich war, dass bei diesem Preis keine Klimaanlage vorhanden war. Aber, das war bekannt. LeiderDas
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Nigel and Deanne Swanton

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Languages:

English, French, Greek