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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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Skala, Peloponnisos Dytiki Ellada ke Ionio
  • Skala Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Katelios Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Archaic Temple of Skala
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

20% off 16-30 Aug at private, family friendly villa, with stunning sea views

Final discounts for a fantastic family holiday in August 2025:
20% off Sat 16-23 August x 7 or 14 nights
20% off Sat 23-30 August x 7 nights

4-13 night stays also available on request - ask me for a quote

Discounts for 2 guests or 14 night or longer stays.

Saturday arrivals preferred, other days on request, subject to availability, but we aim to be flexible so just ask me what you need.

Bookings also now taken up to 2030 with minimum deposit on request.

Maximum 6 adults, plus baby in cot on request.

Rates include a welcome hamper, twice weekly maid service, towels, bedlinen, air-con & unlimited free Wi-Fi.

The new Greek accommodation/tourist tax is payable in cash during your stay, E15 per night (per villa not per person).

Peaceful, private & not overlooked, this 3 en suite bedroom villa, has unrestricted sea views & a large infinity pool, situated in pretty countryside in sought after Old Skala area, 10 mins drive to Skala town & its long sandy beaches, beach sports & tavernas.

The spacious open plan villa has air-conditioning & heating throughout & is comfortably furnished & well equipped to suit a couple or large family, with lots of extra comforts including free unlimited Wi-Fi, UK TV, bluetooth speaker, badminton & tennis rackets, games/DVD/CD/book library, Egyptian cotton bedding, cool box, outdoor cushioned loungers, XL indoor and outdoor sofas. Private chef & grocery delivery service are available on request at additional charge.

The villa comfortably sleeps 6, in 3 sea view, en suite bedrooms, all similar size. A king size bedroom downstairs leads out onto the pool terrace. Two twin bedrooms upstairs share a large balcony & can be made into super-king size beds on request. A baby or young child can be accommodated in a cot or fold down bed on request (with extra linen charge).

Watch a video tour of Villa Ambelonas here www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFEApbbZcVY

A large floodlit infinity pool measures 13m x 5m, depth 0.6m - 1.9m, perfect for swimming laps & room for children to play & swim.

Outside a large shady covered terrace with bougainvillea clambering up the pillars is a great outdoor living, dining & snoozing space, with a dining suite & 2 large sofas to relax & escape the midday heat.
A large balcony & huge sunny patio with loungers, parasols & BBQ gives everyone space to relax.

Located in South East Kefalonia, near Skala, Katelios, and Poros, in a beautiful area with mountain & beach views, there are lots of walking & cycling trails, a great choice of golden sandy beaches, from quiet Mounda 'turtle' beach, to Skala's 3 km long sandy beach, with deserted quiet stretches, as well as boat trips from the beach, water sports, tavernas & beach bar service, depending on which area you choose. Local landmarks include Skala's Roman Villa, Mycenaic Tomb and Moni Iperagias Theotokou Atrou.

Registered on the Greek short term rental platform AMA 00003459725, EOT Greek tourist licence MHTE 0830K10000864901, and swimming pool operational licence N.3766/09, confirm Villa Ambelonas has been inspected by Fire & Safety Officers & the Greek Tourism Organisation, who certify the villa & pool conform to Government safety standards.

Pets, on-site parties and group events are not permitted sorry.

We love watching the yachts & cruise ships sailing by & enjoying the views across the sea to Olympia on mainland Greece & the neighbouring island of Zante. We hope you love the villa as much as we do - happy holidays!

Changeover day in peak season is usually Saturday, with other days on request, coinciding with the widest choice of direct flight options to Kefalonia (EFL) including Gatwick, Manchester, Heathrow, Stansted & Bristol. May & October we can be flexible on arrival day and length of stay, contact me with any special requests.
During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Ionian Sea. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool, a water park and concierge services. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Ionian Sea and 10 minutes by car from Archaic Temple of Skala
20% off 16-30 Aug at private, family friendly villa, with stunning sea views offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly 20% off 16-30 Aug at private, family friendly villa, with stunning sea views.

This Kefalonia villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Irene Price

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Not inside. Outside take care fire spreads quickly

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,916 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 00003459725

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

20% off 16-30 Aug at private, family friendly villa, with stunning sea views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely villa with a spectacular view

Wonderful secluded setting for a relaxing holiday, yet only a short drive from Skala town and all its facilities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful villa

A very well appointed villa with stunning views over Skala and the sea. Peaceful and a great place for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!!

Had an amazing stay at Ambelonas Villa, the villa and location are incredible. Irene made us feel so welcome when booking and throughout our stay. Nothing was too much trouble and she gave us so much information to enhance our holiday. We felt totally looked after, with Elaine only a short distance away if we had any difficulties. This is the most beautiful, tranquil place we have ever stayed and can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick A., Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday in skala

This is a unique villa stay due to the amazing view and location. It is based in old skala so a car is essential and you have to be willing to drive to beach, restaurants, town etc. However, what you get is a beautiful View, complete privacy and lots of friendly goats! The house is clean, has everything you might need and Irene and the house keeper helped with anything we needed during our stay, The welcome basket on arrival was a lovely touch. We loved it and made the most of the view and amazing pool during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bev C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Villa, beautiful views, ideal for family holiday

Excellent, great customer service all the way. Many thanks to Irene we had a fabulous time in your wonderful villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Special place

Absolutely amazing villa. Spotlessly clean, amazing view and peaceful location - very private. Some nice touches from the owners (welcome pack with basic foodstuff, cool box for trips out). Very comfortable beds and great communication from the owners and villa manager. We had the perfect holiday here - highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

sarah e., UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week

Lovely villa - very clean and well equipped. The welcome pack is a nice touch. The roads are very windy - lots of hairpins. Local super market in Skala was fine for all our needs and nearest taverna is very good but it’s a 20 minute walk away . Lots of tavernas in Skala we only tried a couple and both were very good .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Fab location

The villa has everything you could need and the owners are so helpful. The views are amazing, hearing the bells on the goats in the morning and evening as they came up and down the mountain just added to the relaxed feeling. I very rarely say I will return anywhere but this villa is so wonderful I will book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

zoe j.

What a view! Great villa quiet location :-)

We had a brilliant week for half term October. Weather was warm low 20’s but still lovely to laze by the pool, a day of rain but didn’t stop us exploring . The villa is very comfortable and had everything we needed, the grocery concierge service from bond Viveur was brilliant, cold beer in the fridge when we arrived was just perfect. We loved the location of the villa , in the hills with the goats and sheep and the view is amazing and you get the sun all day by the pool. Being October it was the very end of season and mostly all tavernas were closed but we liked the quiet and we almost had the beach to ourselves at Kaminia. We liked the tavernas in Kateleios and poros plus the amazing butchers there ! Would definitely recommend this villa and we hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Lovely clean villa with stunning views

We had a great holiday. Although we were up a mountain it was great being away from the small town centre. The villa was spotlessly clean and had great facilities. The town itself is very quiet at this time of year but the weather was mostly great and overall we had a lovely week. Would happily return.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

You won't want to leave.

The property is approached by a narrow road that winds up the hillside and is home to many goats. This was the start of a fabulous week. The property is lovely with views to instigate jealousy from friends on your Facebook page! The only sound you will hear is the melodic chime of the goats' bells. The house is really well appointed and we arrived to a welcome basket which included the very necessary English tea. The bed linen was fresh and of good quality and the rooms all had aircon when it got a little too hot. There are ample books and DVDs to choose from which catered to all of our tastes. The pool was very clean and the pool guy came very discreetly early in the morning to keep it looking good. Outside there are plenty of sunbeds, parasols, tables and chairs. No need to fight over who gets there towel down first! Just down the hill is a lovely taverna with good food and really friendly welcoming staff. Skala is full of places to eat and all reasonably priced. Would we stay here again? That gets a big resounding yes. Our only caveat is could you arrange for the wasps to move to another hillside as they were a tad annoying. It is a gorgeous house in a gorgeous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W., Burgess Hill

Peaceful and everything you could wish for

Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful home. We didn't want to come home. Old Skala is lovely, so untouched and the surrounding area. This is on our list for a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David B., Manchester, United Kingdom

Lovely Villa

There is no point repeating all the points in the previous reviews - just to say that we endorse everything that is in them, it's all true. The pool is big enough to have a proper swim, it has massage jets which are fun, and the underwater pool lights add to the night-time ambience. There is very little light pollution here, and on our last night we lay on our backs with our legs dangling in the pool looking at the constellations and shooting stars - superb. All the windows have flyscreens so you can leave the windows open to get a lovely through draught - even though it was hot we barely need the aircon. The beach at Mounda was our favourite, a 15 minute drive to a wonderful long sandy beach, gently shelving into the warm sea, that must be one of the best beaches on Kefalonia . Great holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

Stunningly beautiful!!

What can we say, perfect villa in such a stunning location. Did wonder where we were going, down the tiny little road but wow was it worth it. Don't think you could better the view anywhere in the world, absolutely stunning. Villa was perfect, lovely surprise hamper when we arrived even down to the lil pot of Nescafé so we could have a coffee straightaway, amazing. Never had such a fully equipped kitchen before! everything you could think of to make your stay perfect and home from home. We would rate this villa 11 out of 10 and would definitely love to go back. Perfect holiday, thank you so much xx
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniels S.

Wonderful

A beautiful extremely well equipped villa in an amazing location - it couldnt have been a better holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Austin, Texas, USA

Beautiful place to stay on Kefalonia

We had a great time on the island and loved the villa. The location is wonderful as a base from which to explore the island and come home to a well-appointed house and pool overlooking the Ionian Sea. The owner and staff are responsive and professional. In short, everything was first rate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Stunning villa and views and a fantastic island

We stayed here in early May 17. The villa surpassed all our expectations and the views over the south east corner of Kefalonia that were amazing. The owners were exceptional and made the booking process seamless as well as giving us lots of advice and info prior to our stay. The location is very private but there are other villas in the area. Skala is a nice place with plenty of very nice tavernas and bars. Sciroco bar and restaurant, Mikelatos family taverna, Sunrise fish taverna, Sallys bar and Captains bar are highly recommended. We found this area a good base to explore almost all of the island. Head up to castle of St George and stop at Il Borgo for lunch. Also make sure you get in Assos and the Melassani caves as well as Myrtos beach. The list of places is long and none will disappoint. A car is pretty much essential and we used Simotas car rentals. Vigelis, the owner of the car rental, couldn't have been more helpful and the whole process was a pleasure. We also went sea Kayaking with Sea Kayaking Kefalonia and again the we could not fault the experience and would thoroughly recommend this. We went from Skala to Poros. The only thing I would point out is that a lot of places, trips, etc. were only starting to get underway so we missed out on a few things we had planned, most only start towards the end of the 2nd week of May, but it didn't spoil a fantastic holiday on a beautiful island. I thoroughly recommend Kefalonia and Villa Ambelonas.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traumhaft

Wir haben die Woche in diesem wunderbaren Ferienhaus sehr genossen. Die friedvolle Ruhe , das super ausgestattete Haus, der traumhafte Pool, mit diesem gigantischem Blick einfach nur zauberhaft.Alles war super sauber, wir wurden mit einem liebevoll eingekauften Korb und einer gekühlten Flasche Wein verwöhnt. Der Kontakt war sehr herzlich . Wir können nur empfehlen dieses tolle Anwesen zu mieten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traumhaft!

Wir hatten wunderbare und sehr erholsame Tage an diesem traumhaften Ort. Das Haus bietet mindestens alles, was man benötigt, die Betten sind bequem, die Küche groß und gut sortiert. Dass jedes Schlafzimmer ein eigenes Bad hatte, war für uns als Familie sehr komfortabel! Die Lage des Hauses ist unbeschreiblich, ein 180 ° Blick auf den Peloponnes und umliegende Inseln, der große (im Oktober schon sehr erfrischende ;-)) Infinity-Pool und die vielen Möglichkeiten, auf der Terrasse zu sitzen/liegen etc. Da musste man sich schon sehr aufraffen, diesen Ort für Ausflüge überhaupt zu verlassen. Obwohl auch die Umgebung sehr schön und das Aufraffen wert ist! Die Kommunikation mit Irene war hervorragend, ebenso die mit Elaine vor Ort, wir fühlten uns rundum gut und sehr gastfreundlich betreut, herzlichen Dank! Genossen haben wir vor allem den traumhaften Blick, die absolute Ruhe und das leise Bimmeln der Ziegen und Schafe im Hintergrund sowie den Platz und Komfort der Villa. Absolute Empfehlung!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Agneta T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Villa Ambelonas is a perfect place for relax. We are very satisfied with everything. We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Olaf O., Starzach

Phantastische Lage

Ausstattung wie beschrieben, alles sehr sauber, traumhafter Blick auf das Meer und den Ort Skala. Die Villa (incl. dem grossen Pool) ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

matteo t., Milan

Splendida vacanza

Una vila magnifica, con tutti i confort. La posizione è superba, sopra Skala, una location ottima con spiagge bellissime e tutte le comodità. Siamo rimasti molto colpiti dall'accoglienza: al nostro arrivo, la sera tardi, abbiamo trovato caffè, latte, formaggio, biscotti, pane, vino...La casa è perfettamente attrezzata, ha tre camere molto confortevoli (con aria condizionata), un bel salone, una piscina magnifica. E' in perfetto ordine, molto pulita e il servizio (giardiniere, pulizie) eccellente. La consiglio vivamente.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017