The facilities inside the villa, the space outside and the location were everything we could have hoped for. There was the feeling of being out in the countryside with direct access to a rough track which was ideal for gentle walks up the valley and yet we were only a few minutes walk from the restaurants and shops near the marina in the centre of the town. Added to this was the warm welcome, helpfulness and generosity of the owner, Eleni. Our plane was delayed so we arrived late in the evening and she had provided hot pizza for us as well as a bottle of wine in the fridge. We were there to celebrate my wife's special big birthday and Eleni had cooperated with a friend of my wife back in the UK to arrange a surprise bottle of champagne, birthday cake and beautiful flowers from her own garden. I could go on but suffice to say we had a wonderful time in Villa Ioanna.

I was impressed by the excellent communication from the moment of booking to our welcome reception at the villa. They arranged for our collection at the airport and indeed, as it was quite late on a Saturday evening, for us to stop at a main supermarket on our way to the villa. We were met by the owner Eleni and her daughter and were shown where everything was and how it worked. A very generous welcome pack awaited us. The daughter, who spoke excellent English, even helped me with the tv to get English channels and to change Netflix from Greek to English! The pool and the surrounding gardens were attended to early every morning and the owners were discreetly available to help in any way. There are good views to the sea from the bedroom balcony for breakfast and there are several eating areas around the villa, some with views of the surrounding countryside. We would highly recommend this villa for couples who enjoy privacy.

Property was amazing, 3 minutes walk into town and harbour. Was met by owner on late arrival and was provided with eggs, bread, juice, rose wine and hot food for us - this was really nice and made all the difference. Pool was cleaned every day by a friendly pool cleaner who was quiet and was not intrusive. Property owner popped round mid week and delivered some juice, a bottle of red this time (tasty) and some snacks for our boys. Also on departure we were given a later checkout as no guests were coming that night and also some goodies for us as a thank you. We loved the gestures from the owner and the property location and the pool was really good with many places to sit at different parts of the day. Will be back for sure. Thank you for allowing us to stay.

Villa Joanna is fantastic and located in a quiet location but only a two minute walk into the main Village. We chose not to hire a car and got a taxi from the Airport (55 Euros each way, about 50mins transfer time) arranged for us by the owners / Lida. The Villa itself is very modern and clean and has everything that you need. All rooms have air conditioning. The area outside is spacious and has areas for sun and shade all day. Outdoor eating is well catered for. The Village itself is lovely with several supermarkets, a bakery, butchers and plenty of bars and restaurants. It hasn’t been spoilt with commercialism and felt authentic. It has a relaxed vibe and definitely not a party place, which suited us perfectly. We ate at several restaurants and they were all reasonable. Our favourite was sea rock http://www.searockwsrestaurant.com/kefalonia/, a further walk round the coast and a little more expensive but definitely worth it for the view and food quality. There are several small beaches with beautiful views and crystal clear waters. Sea shoes are advisable as the stone beaches are uncomfortable to walk on when accessing the water. The iconic myrtos beach is a must see. The Bus service from Agia Efimia was easy to use although very infrequent. There are limited facilities on the beach so food provisions are a good idea and maybe a parasol. Based in the harbour, we used the yellow boat company to explore some coves only accessible by boat. Their service was comprehensive. 12 small coves / beaches can be reached within the permitted boundaries, the furthest point you could travel was about 40 minutes from the harbour. The host Eleni is a joy and made a huge difference to our stay. We have never experienced such hospitality. She visited several times to check all was ok, and the Villa had a full clean in the middle of the week. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble. Our flight was delayed and we didn’t get to the Villa until gone 1am and she greeted us with generous amounts of food and drink. We also got to sample some of her husband’s home-made wine. Incredible service! Lida who manages the booking was also incredibly helpful and responded to my queries very quickly and efficiently. I cannot recommend this Villa and area enough if you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday with superb accommodation / hosts and everything you need on your doorstep. We had a fantastic week and would definitely go back.

Villa Joanna is fantastic and located in a quiet location but only a two minute walk into the main Village. We chose not to hire a car and got a taxi from the Airport (55 Euros each way, about 50mins transfer time) arranged for us by the owners / Lida. The Villa itself is very modern and clean and has everything that you need. All rooms have air conditioning. The area outside is spacious and has areas for sun and shade all day. Outdoor eating is well catered for. The Village itself is lovely with several supermarkets, a bakery, butchers and plenty of bars and restaurants. It hasn’t been spoilt with commercialism and felt authentic. It has a relaxed vibe and definitely not a party place, which suited us perfectly. We ate at several restaurants and they were all reasonable. Our favourite was sea rock http://www.searockwsrestaurant.com/kefalonia/, a further walk round the coast and a little more expensive but definitely worth it for the view and food quality. There are several small beaches with beautiful views and crystal clear waters. Sea shoes are advisable as the stone beaches are uncomfortable to walk on when accessing the water. The iconic myrtos beach is a must see. The Bus service from Agia Efimia was easy to use although very infrequent. There are limited facilities on the beach so food provisions are a good idea and maybe a parasol. Based in the harbour, we used the yellow boat company to explore some coves only accessible by boat. Their service was comprehensive. 12 small coves / beaches can be reached within the permitted boundaries, the furthest point you could travel was about 40 minutes from the harbour. The host Eleni is a joy and made a huge difference to our stay. We have never experienced such hospitality. She visited several times to check all was ok, and the Villa had a full clean in the middle of the week. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble. Our flight was delayed and we didn’t get to the Villa until gone 1am and she greeted us with generous amounts of food and drink. We also got to sample some of her husband’s home-made wine. Incredible service! Lida who manages the booking was also incredibly helpful and responded to my queries very quickly and efficiently. I cannot recommend this Villa and area enough if you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday with superb accommodation / hosts and everything you need on your doorstep. We had a fantastic week and would definitely go back.

Lovely property. Have fed back that would benefit from more external shade in the hotter months. Minor point that a few kitchen essentials / supplies would be useful.

Lovely property. Have fed back that would benefit from more external shade in the hotter months. Minor point that a few kitchen essentials / supplies would be useful.

Sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Tolle Lage!

Can’t recommend Villa Joanna enough. Eleni and Family have thought of everything you could possibly need and their extra little touches make staying here extra special. The villa is quiet and private and the location is perfect in relation to local restaurants and bars.

Eleni was a great host when we had a little problem with the air conditioning it was fixed within the hour - brilliant. The villa is beautiful and ideally placed for all amenities including a a dip in the sea we will definitely return Thanks

Eleni was a great host when we had a little problem with the air conditioning it was fixed within the hour - brilliant. The villa is beautiful and ideally placed for all amenities including a a dip in the sea we will definitely return Thanks

The property is situated in a relatively quiet part of Kefalonia, popular with people on sailing holidays. This property is everything you need and more for your holiday. It is exceptionally clean and comfortable. Mrs Eleni is such a welcoming and generous host. We can’t recommend this property enough! The photos do not do it justice. Agia Efimia itself has a few small beaches or coves and plenty of authentic restaurants and bars to choose from, as well as, fantastic bakeries and butchers where you can buy lovely cheese. We cant wait to return!

The property is situated in a relatively quiet part of Kefalonia, popular with people on sailing holidays.This property is everything you need and more for your holiday. It is exceptionally clean and comfortable. Mrs Eleni is such a welcoming and generous host. We can’t recommend this property enough! The photos do not do it justice.Agia Efimia itself has a few small beaches or coves and plenty of authentic restaurants and bars to choose from, as well as, fantastic bakeries and butchers where you can buy lovely cheese.We cant wait to return!

From start to finish our week at this villa was all that we hoped it would be and more. The property is spacious, well equipped and the lovely housekeeper comes in to clean every few days. We loved being within walking distance of shops tavernas and the sea. At the same time we could easily pass most of the day enjoying the garden and pool at the villa. The owners are responsive and extremely helpful. Highly recommended for a family holiday.

Villa Joanna is a new, modern villa, within easy walking distance of the lovely harbour which hosts a selection of small restaurants and shops. Agia Efimia has a lovely community feel and everyone was so friendly. Eleni, the owner of Villa Joanna is the perfect host; kind, helpful and attentive, but not intrusive. She kept the villa and the pool immaculate throughout our stay. We arrived to a welcome pack of essential goodies which was most welcome after a day of travel. The location was perfect for accessing the mountains and the beautiful coast. We have fallen in love with Kefalonia and will be back!

We loved staying here. Villa was spotless & home from home. The owner brought left us goodies for our arrival. We could of done with a second gate key. Agia Efima is a lovely place

Had a fantastic week at Villa Joanna in June 2017. We were met by the owners who did everything they could to help us settle into the area quickly and also left us plenty of basics including milk, bread, eggs and fruit! Situated away from the Main Street yet just 5 minutes short walk to the front you are away from the hustle and bustle when you want to be. The villa is immaculate inside and out and has the first 4 ring cooker I have ever seen in Greece.... not that I used it!!! I have already booked again for next year for two weeks this time... it is definitely worth the cost and actually works out much cheaper than booking a package holiday.

Wow, where to start! We wish we were still there! The villa is out of this world and exceeds expectations. The finishing throughout is to a high standard and has absolutely everything you would need and more! It is family run and they are all ever so kind. On arrival they had already stocked the basics like milk, bread and wine! When you have a small 3 year old with you this makes things so much easier and was very kind. In terms of location is a mere 5 minute walk from, in our view, the best location on the island! Amazing views, extremely friendly tavernas. You don't need to go anywhere else if don't want to. It's our 4th time in Kefalonia and this Villa Joana and family made it the best by far! We hope to go back in 2018 or 19, can't wait! Only note I'd be aware of island related not the villa, is the main road to Fiskardo is currently being repaired so if you want to get to there or Asos, it's a bit of a pain but still doable.

Being a new property there was no historical customer feedback to consider when choosing this property as a base for our main holiday of the year. This however was not a problem as the villa and surroundings more than met the description given on the owners website. Briefly, the villa itself was immaculate, with a high specification modern, clean interior. Exterior was marvellous too, very private with many different areas to enjoy and of course a super pool. Owners provided exceptional service, very genuine and generous - many thanks Elini :-) The town of Agia Effimia is lovely, with a fine range of tavernas and a genuine Greek atmosphere. Locals very warm and welcoming providing for some lovely evenings out. The wider surroundings of Kefalonia are absolutely stunning! Fantastic coastline, super beaches & beautiful countryside. Hope to return some day soon and would gladly recommend this property to others.

Absolutely lovely welcome from Eleni on our arrival, she was so helpful and made our stay so much better. The villa is beautiful, very modern, spacious and has everything you would need. The location of the villa is perfect, it takes only 5 minutes to walk to the main town with restaurants and shops. We got married whilst in Kefalonia and Eleni kindly left us a card and present to congratulate us. It was a lovely touch! Can't recommend this villa enough, we will definitely stay again. Thank you again Carley & Pete