10/10 Excellent
Gail G.
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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Gail G.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
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Spacious secluded rural family villa with private pool, panoramic views and A/C
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10
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Popular amenities
- Hot tubHot tub
- FireplaceFireplace
- PoolPool
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
Check out the area
Poulata, Sami, Kefalonia
- Melissani Cave Lake4 min drive
- Old Vlachata6 min drive
- Drogarati Cave7 min drive
- Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.)47 min drive
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About the area
Sami
Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ionian Sea and 2 miles (3 km) of Karavomilos Beach with a stay here. Melissani Cave Lake and Drogarati Cave are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Karavomilos Beach - 3 min drive
- Melissani Cave Lake - 4 min drive
- Old Vlachata - 6 min drive
- Drogarati Cave - 7 min drive
- Port of Argostoli - 30 min drive
Getting around
- Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
- Drogarati Cave - 7 min drive
- Acron Beach Bar - 12 min drive
- Stou Thoma - 3 min drive
- Familia Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Fiore D'Amore - 9 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.
Spacious secluded rural family villa with private pool, panoramic views and A/C
This spacious villa can accommodate ten (twelve by arrangement - please talk to the owner) in five air-conditioned bedrooms. There are three bedrooms (with AC) on the ground floor (two bathrooms and a separate WC), and two more bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper floor with AC throughout.
This villa is well equipped: it is a family home as well as a holiday rental and 'comfort' is the 'watch word'. Free WiFi, two well-equipped kitchens, good quality bed linen and towels, comfortable beds and sofas: we want our guests to feel as comfortable in our home as they do in theirs. Hot water is supplied by solar power with a supplementary immersion electric heater. There are wood burners on both floors.
The Walnut Tree has a 10m x 5m swimming pool, table tennis and a boule court. The villa is surrounded by landscaped grounds of around an acre with lawns and terraces, a barbecue area with a fire pit and a productive olive grove. From the first floor there are glimpses of the sea and the island of Ithaca in the distance.
The joy of The Walnut Tree villa is the 360 degree view of the surrounding area - olive groves, farmland and hills as well as the far distant mountains of the Kefalonian National Park of Mount Aenos.
The town/port of Sami is a comfortable 4km from the villa with a good range of tavernas, restaurants and bars as well as supermarkets, butcher, bakeries, a greengrocer, paper shop, laundry/dry cleaner. There is a post office, banks and ATMs. The villa is near two villages, Karavomilos and Poulata both with wonderful tavernas and restaurants.
Walking in the area round the villa is a ‘must’ to soak up the atmosphere and traditions of the island.
Above all, the villa is near to many discrete little beaches all along the coast with the beautiful and famous Antisamos Beach about ten minutes away and the world famous Myrtos beach. At Antisamos you can enjoy water sports and beach bars and tavernas and of course, the crystal clear water. The swimming and snorkelling here is magical. Many of the beach bars provide free sun loungers and parasols for their guests.
There is a wonderful new museum in Sami - describing the locality’s ancient history. The beautiful Cave Lake of Melissani and Drogarati Caves are also nearby.
This villa is well equipped: it is a family home as well as a holiday rental and 'comfort' is the 'watch word'. Free WiFi, two well-equipped kitchens, good quality bed linen and towels, comfortable beds and sofas: we want our guests to feel as comfortable in our home as they do in theirs. Hot water is supplied by solar power with a supplementary immersion electric heater. There are wood burners on both floors.
The Walnut Tree has a 10m x 5m swimming pool, table tennis and a boule court. The villa is surrounded by landscaped grounds of around an acre with lawns and terraces, a barbecue area with a fire pit and a productive olive grove. From the first floor there are glimpses of the sea and the island of Ithaca in the distance.
The joy of The Walnut Tree villa is the 360 degree view of the surrounding area - olive groves, farmland and hills as well as the far distant mountains of the Kefalonian National Park of Mount Aenos.
The town/port of Sami is a comfortable 4km from the villa with a good range of tavernas, restaurants and bars as well as supermarkets, butcher, bakeries, a greengrocer, paper shop, laundry/dry cleaner. There is a post office, banks and ATMs. The villa is near two villages, Karavomilos and Poulata both with wonderful tavernas and restaurants.
Walking in the area round the villa is a ‘must’ to soak up the atmosphere and traditions of the island.
Above all, the villa is near to many discrete little beaches all along the coast with the beautiful and famous Antisamos Beach about ten minutes away and the world famous Myrtos beach. At Antisamos you can enjoy water sports and beach bars and tavernas and of course, the crystal clear water. The swimming and snorkelling here is magical. Many of the beach bars provide free sun loungers and parasols for their guests.
There is a wonderful new museum in Sami - describing the locality’s ancient history. The beautiful Cave Lake of Melissani and Drogarati Caves are also nearby.
Property manager
Jackie Jefferies
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Private pool
- Outdoor pool
- Spa tub
Internet
- Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking
- Car recommended
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Blender
- Paper towels
- Coffee/tea maker
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 6 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet paper
- Soap
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- Shampoo
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- Table tennis
- Video games
- DVD player
- Games
- Books
- Music library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Fenced yard
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Near laundromat
Work spaces
- Computer monitor
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Safe
- Chef
- Iron/ironing board
- Local meal delivery service
Location highlights
- Near the sea
- In the mountains
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- In a village
Things to do
- Water sports equipment
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 75
Note from host: Events allowed by prior arrangement with owner
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75. Note from host: Events allowed by prior arrangement with owner Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 00000478417
We should mention
- Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Family Holiday Villa With Private Pool Villa
Family Holiday Villa With Private Pool Kefalonia
Family Holiday Villa With Private Pool Villa Kefalonia
Family Holiday Villa With Private Pool Near Wonderful Beaches
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
MICHELE T.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Kefalonian Birthday Retreat
We had a large group (11 people) stay - and were thrilled with everything from the location, to the view, to the overall accommodations. The property manager was friendly and responsive, and the host checked in with us often, and even assisted us with our Private Chef by meeting him ahead of our stay. We loved everything about this VRBO and would go back in a heartbeat.
MICHELE T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
8 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in great location.
We rented this for a family group of 8. It worked really well. Lovely pool and pool area. Good size kitchen and lounge. Well equipped/ everything we needed was there.
Patricia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
John L.
11 Sep 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family in Poulata
The villa lived up to our expectations
We were a family aged 5to 77 and we all enjoyed the villa and the facilities on offer
Of course the pool was a great hit with the children. It is ideal depth
Adrian and Caroline were efficient friendly and knowledgable about the area
A fabulous holiday. Thank you
John L.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house away from it all
Beautiful house in quiet location in easy reach of Sami and beaches. Good facilities throughout the property. The only issue we had was with wasps, so had to eat indoors during the day which wasn't ideal, waiting until dark to eat our evening meal outside.
Karen P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew James B.
4 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Excellent location and villa.
We had a great time.
Hosts and management team very helpful
Andrew James B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nina D.
17 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in a great location
We spent 2 weeks at the Walnut Tree Villa and couldn't have asked for more. The villa itself is extremely comfortable and well equipped. The location is perfect for exploring such a beautiful island and Celia could not have been more helpful during all of our communication in the lead upto and during our holiday. I would highly recommend staying here!
Nina D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Emily N.
18 Sep 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family size villa with beautiful views
This 5 bed villa is split over 2 levels, effectively a 2 bed apartment upstairs and a 3 bed apartment downstairs. The grounds are spacious and well maintained. The pool is excellent and especially good for smaller children as the swallow end is clearly marked and the slope is gradual. There are plenty of sun beds and outdoor seating. The kitchen area is small but well stocked with cooking utensils etc. All the bedrooms have air conditioning and plenty of storage and hanging space. The villa is ideal for family groups as there are books and games, pool toys, snorkelling equipment, table tennis and much more to keep everyone entertained. The villa is 5 minutes drive from the beach and numerous taverns in Sami, and the views of the surrounding hills are beautiful.
Emily N.
10/10 Excellent
Linda J., Edinburgh, Scotland
26 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it! Loved it!, Loved it!
Ten of us, 8 adults, 2 children and one teenager went for a week to The Walnut Tree. I have nothing negative to say about this gorgeous villa, it really is fantastic!
It was clean, roomy, well organised, and had everything possible we needed thoughtfully arranged. Communications with the owner were exceptional and the property managers - Adrian and Caroline were also wonderful and looked after us really well.
It's the first time I'd been to Greece but totally loved the island of Kefalonia and the village of Sami which is a short drive from the villa down to the coast where we could purchase everything that we needed.
We had an action packed week: we hired boats and dived from them into the sea exploring the coastline, visited the caves, saw the turtles in Argostoli from electric boats, visited a couple of the many beaches, hired quad bikes and explored the villages and visited some of the many restaurants enjoying the local food. After every trip we could go back to the cool of the villa and enjoy the pool where the children (and adults) had so much fun.
It was the trip of a lifetime for me and such a joy to have the family there so thank you again Celia for allowing us to have a share of your delightful Greek home.
Linda J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Annette K.
5 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
The Walnut Tree Villa is definitely worth a visit.
We stayed here for 2 weeks and were not disappointed in any way.
The villa is spacious, very well maintained and equipped with everything you might need. A lovely pool and gardens, and fruit and olive trees galore.
The views are stunning and it is only a short drive from Sami ...we couldn't of asked for more.
We took advantage of the table tennis , swimming pool and boules daily and enjoyed these immensely.
The villa also has a great bbq that we enjoyed as a family on a few occassions buying local organic meat and produce.
If you want a relaxing holiday , stunning views and a villa that has everything this is the place to be.
Annette K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
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