A family-friendly stay in Kefalonia awaits you at this villa. You'll be steps from Ionian Sea and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Moúnta. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 3.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Enjoy the water park and outdoor swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include laundry facilities, concierge services and a terrace.
Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Sunrise Fish Restaurant - 9 min drive
Restaurant Scandinavia - 8 min drive
Milos Beach Bar - 9 min drive
Gourgouris Grill - 8 min drive
taverna Apostolis - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views
We're now taking bookings for 2026-2030 with minimum deposits on request.
4-30 night stays available.
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.
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 Greek accommodation/tourist tax is payable during your stay. 2025 tax was E15 per night per villa, 2026 rates to be confirmed.
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, 2 large indoor and 2 large outdoor sofas. Private chef, massage & beauty, chauffeur & 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).
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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.
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
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
3.5 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
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.
Accessible parking space
In-room accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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: 1,905 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
Rules
More than 6 guests by special request only & extra charges apply.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Not inside. Outside take care fire spreads quickly
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views?
The closest beach to Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views is Lourdas Beach (12.6 km).
Does Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views have a pool?
Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views has a pool.
Does Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What luxury perks are available at Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views?
This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
Is Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a water park, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views?
No, Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views?
No, pets are not allowed.
Enjoy privacy & peace at Villa Ambelonas and stunning infinity sea views Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joanne C.
27 Sept 2025
Joanne C.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vickie H.
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Home from Home
Amazing villa, had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable family holiday.Pool was amazing, waking up to the views was a dream. Pool was in the shade from around 7pm, which was perfect for an evening swim to cool down without worrying about the kids burning.Crazy hairpin turn on the way up, but mastered this after a day or so lol.Our hire car lacked in power a little, so we had some struggles the firat day navigating some of the hill climbs but you easily get used to it.The welcome hamper was such an amazing touch as we arived late in the day so all the shops had closed. Would 100% recommend this villa for a family holiday and we will definitely be visiting again!Thanks to Irene the amazing host for letting us stay and to Elaine the fab cleaner who was so lovely.
Vickie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ray M.
14 Sept 2021
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.
Ray M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Charles N.
9 Oct 2020
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
Charles N.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Sept 2020
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Nick A., Edinburgh
22 July 2020
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.
Nick A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Bev C.
19 Oct 2019
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.
Bev C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dawn R.
13 Aug 2019
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!
Dawn R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
sarah e., UK
30 June 2019
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 .
sarah e.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jane S.
3 June 2019
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.
Jane S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
zoe j.
28 Oct 2018
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.
zoe j.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Katie H.
10 Oct 2018
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.
Katie H.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Debra B.
18 Sept 2018
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.
Debra B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jayne W., Burgess Hill
10 Sept 2018
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.
Jayne W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
David B., Manchester, United Kingdom
25 July 2018
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!
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lesley C.
28 Oct 2017
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
Lesley C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Daniels S.
2 Sept 2017
Wonderful
A beautiful extremely well equipped villa in an amazing location - it couldnt have been a better holiday
Daniels S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Robert D., Austin, Texas, USA
20 July 2017
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.
Robert D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Jackie S.
23 May 2017
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.
Jackie S.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2017
10/10 Excellent
Angela K.
14 June 2022
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.
Angela K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susanne W.
18 Nov 2020
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!
Susanne W.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Agneta T.
22 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Villa Ambelonas is a perfect place for relax. We are very satisfied with everything. We definitely want to come back.
Agneta T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dr. Olaf O., Starzach
29 Sept 2018
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.
Dr. Olaf O.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
matteo t., Milan
28 Aug 2017
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.