We, a family of 5 (parents + 3 children aged 16 - 24) thoroughly enjoyed 10 memorable days at the fabulous Entheos villa in the north of Kefalonia, 2-12 April 2018. The weather was perfect to enjoy the spectacular views from this villa, built high on the mountain side overlooking Jerusalem beach, the sea and coastline further south.
The owner, Spiros was very accommodating and prompt in all correspondence and in dealing with an early hot water issue. He also provided a number of complimentary local provisions, which were very much appreciated, also a generous welcome arrival pack.
The location is simply perfect, extremely quiet (with exception of some local goat/sheep bells, most relaxing) and private. Provisions can be bought at a choice of 2 mini-markets in the nearest village, Magganos, which also has 2 restaurants and can be reached in 8 minutes by car or a most pleasant 45-minute stroll. Fiskardo is a further 10-minutes by car and offers a larger choice of restaurants on the pretty quayside.
The villa comfortably accommodated our family in 3-bedrooms and a sofa bed in the lounge area. The kitchen inventory, washing facilities and furnishings were all very good and 2 additional outdoor soft loungers were delivered during our stay to keep everyone happy.
It takes between 60-75 minutes to reach Entheos from the airport depending upon time of the day. Please beware of the winding high mountain road if driving after dark as the bends are sharp and the mountain goats consider the tarmac is their bed for the night and are in no hurry to move aside, crazy images!
This was our second holiday in Kefalonia, previously staying in a villa in the south nearer the airport. We consider the north to be better for off-peak travel as more restaurants were open than in the south and we were closer to the better beaches like Myrtos and the beautiful tiny cove beach called Alaties, which is just 10-minutes drive from Entheos and has a very well rated restaurant/bar run by the charming Stefan, where we had a wonderful lunch.
To summarise, we had fabulous sunny Spring weather (70-75F) in a truly spectacular location, enjoying amazing views and sunsets, great local restaurant food (plus bbq's at the villa) and the most welcoming and warm Greek hospitality from Spiros and all we met on the Island. We will most definitely return soon!