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Argostoli, Kefalonia

The vibrant capital
The charming town of Argostoli (Argostolion) is the bustling capital of Kefalonia, located in the South West of the island. It is definitely worth visiting while on holiday nearby. We sometimes receive requests for luxury villas in Argostoli, due to its beautiful setting and welcoming atmosphere and we are always on the look out for suitable properties. We already offer a great selection of sea view villas in Spartia, only 13 min drive from the capital, and we are working on introducing additional villas in even closer vicinity of the town.

Argostoli(on) is also the main port of Kefalonia and a lively base for a holiday in the Ionian Islands. You will find a myriad of local amenities, cultural offerings, restaurants, bars and nightlife in town to suit every taste. For a quieter experience, why not take a stroll along the picturesque harbour or try and spot the local loggerhead turtles from the bridge over Koutavos lagoon. Explore the charming shops and open-air cafés lining the pedestrianised streets and the main square, check out the beautiful beaches of Lassi just a short walk away, or take a romantic sunset walk to the Saint Theodori lighthouse, where you can enjoy panoramic views over the sea at dusk.

Our portfolio is carefully curated and only includes the finest villas in all our island destinations, ensuring a luxurious and unforgettable holiday experience. Our dedicated team has been scouring the island to handpick the very best properties, ranging from intimate, romantic villas and spacious homes, perfect for a family or holidaying with friends, to luxury Villas in Kefalonia.

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Travel Guides

The Mount Aenos National Park

The National Park of Mount Aenos (Ainos), about 28km from Kefalonia’s capital, is the smallest National Park in Greece with a total size of 28,620 km2. It consists of two neighbouring areas surrounding the summits of Megas Soros (1,627m) and Roudi (or Gioupari) at 1,125m. It was declared a National Park in 1962 and is part of the pan-European Natura 2000 network.
The main purpose of the park is the protection of the Kefalonia Fir forest (Abies cephalonica), which is an endemic Greek species and in the Ionian Islands exclusively found on Mount Aenos. A second reason for declaring this area a National Park was to protect its rich and particularly interesting flora and fauna

More than 400 plant species including wild orchids, the endemic Viola cephalonica, a small mauve flower that grows in cracks between rocks (especially around the Hionistra viewpoint), and the white Crocus Hadriaticus. The 100 species of birds recorded in the national park (a third of them permanently resident) include the coal tit, snake eagle, golden eagle, partridge and black woodpecker. (Read more here

The best way to reach the National park is taking the EO50 road from the Argostoli to Sami, where (about half way) you will find a turn for ‘Ainos 15km’. There is a relatively easy circular walking route from the Mount Ainos Environmental Centre via the Hionistra viewpoint, which allows you to enjoy some fabulous views over the capital and over Sami, as well as to the islands of Ithaca and Lefkada. You will need a good pair of shoes, water and other basic hiking essentials.

Aenos International Dark Sky Park

Aenos International Dark Sky Park is the first place in Greece to achieve this designation by the International Dark-Sky Association. A Dark Sky Park is an area with outstanding sky quality, specifically protected for its scientific value and cultural heritage. Aenos International Dark Sky Park was officially designated in June 2023. Visitors can take part in Starry Night Events. Please check their social media pages for dates of these events.

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Villa Menta Kefalonia

NEW FOR 2026

We are incredibly excited to introduce our two exquisite Honeymoon Villas Mela and Menta in the sought after seaside village of Skala, on Kefalonia.

Brand new, in a stunning setting with breathtaking sea views over the bay of Skala, these two luxurious villas were designed with much thought to provide everything couples dream of and finished to the highest standard with all the important details we know you covet when planning a honeymoon or a special holiday. A heavenly place to truly enjoy each other’s company in luxury and style!

Check out the private infinity pool, the breathtaking sea views, the stylish furnishings and the delightful hotel-suite like bedroom… and start dreaming!

We knew these two would be popular, but since we added Mela and Menta to our portfolio we have been inundated with bookings and requests, so plan well ahead if you are looking to stay in either of them in 2026! 

Freelance Villas Kefalonia, Spartia Villa Penelope: Infinity pool with spectacular sea views and sun terrace with shaded lounge area. Freelance Logo.

Book Now for 2026

Now is the time to book your much-needed villa holiday for 2026; not only to ‘bag the best deal’ across our huge range of stunning villas, but also to take advantage of availability to match your preferred dates!

There is always fun to be had when making exciting plans, and especially in the colder and darker winter months, it can be uplifting to have a summer holiday, bright sunshine and the sparkling sea to look forward to.

We are starting to see this reflected in our bookings for 2026 – record numbers have already snapped up their chosen ‘slice of heaven’ to escape to next year, the allure of stunning and sun-soaked islands in the Mediterranean, such as Kefalonia, Crete, Mallorca and Sicily is undeniable, and these ever-popular Freelance destinations are therefore leading the way amongst new and repeat customers wishing to escape their shores for a while.

Villa Karissa with pool and sun terrace and shaded outdoor lounge and dining areas. A first floor terrace with pergola and glass panels around.

NEW FOR 2026

Villa Karissathe perfect location to relax around the large pool and terrace to seek sun or shade.  On the far hilltop, the twinkling lights of Douliana after sunset lights the sky a deep blue.

Villa Karissa’s comfy beds and boho-chic decor and fittings offer a chilled-out feel, leaving behind the busy day to day routine. 

The highlight of the villa is the extremely large pool, with 16 air jets aimed to massage the back and legs, and a large terrace where a plush lounge set & comfortable pillow loungers, and of course sunbeds and umbrellas, offer plenty of options for stretching out and snoozing.

Villa Karissa sits on a quiet back lane just below the tiny hamlet of Agios Pavlos, a mere 900m from the small village of Gavalohori with its choice of traditional tavernas & minimarkets.

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Simon
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This villa is highly recommended if you want a premium experience. A beautiful place, private location with incredible views. A car is an absolute necessity as the location is pretty remote. But the drive is so worth it. The whole place enables you to feel relaxed in a place that shouts 5 STAR! We have been lucky enough to stay in some beautiful places across Spain, France, Portugal and other parts of Europe, and we can say this Villa is right up there with the very best. We will definitely return in the near future, it really was that good! Communication from the management company was excellent before, during and after our visit. A very nice welcome pack was very much appreciated on arrival, (which is all to scarce these days). Be mindful that WiFi is not fantastic, so don’t expect to be able to stream movies or download films. But that is a very minor issue when on holiday in this truly beautiful place. The easiest 5 stars we’ve ever given.
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Sussie
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Det er en dejlig villa der ligger med en fantastisk udsigt. Ejeren var meget serviceminded, løste vores forespørgsel samme dag.Det var meget positivt at der var rengøring og rene håndklæder midt på ugen. Vi har nydt vores uge
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Eivind
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We have been at Kefalonia several times, but this was the first time in a villa from Freelance Villas. All in all a fantastic place, amazing view. The villas is placed very nicly (even though the roads to the the villa are very small). Nice, clean villa with everything you need. Any questions was answeared very promptly and the villa owner was also very service minded and helpfull of ordering spesific wine before we arrived.All in all we can absolutely reccomend Freelance villas for any other who will like to visit Kefalonia.
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Fiona
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Beautiful house. Very private. Nobody nearby. Definitely must have a car. Pool area big, views spectacular and inside the house is exceptional. Would not hesitate to book again or recommend. Expensive but was a special birthday occasion!
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chris wren
Another great stay with Freelance Villas in Kefalonia, (this was our 6th year with them), we have always found Freelance Villas very helpful, great villas and if anything goes wrong its soon sorted by local staff (our dishwasher broke and was replaced the same day !!)
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James Wrighton
Great villa near Fiscardo in Kefalonia. Good comms. Big shout out to Alexandra who cleaned the property and is the owner's mother. A lovely lady!
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Henrik
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To describe the house as amazing doesn´t feel enough. Such a wonderful view, the pool is great, no close neighbors and the house is nicely renovated. 5 minutes to the sea with car and walking distance to good local restaurants and a mini market. Clean and nice inside. We are a family with two kids and it was plenty of space. Great host, easy to commuicate with and really service minded.
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Ruth
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Lovely setting, stunning views, and nearby Spartia is very quaint. A great family villa
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Dieter
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Die Unterkunft haben wir in einem sehr guten und sehr sauberen Zustand vorgefunden. Sie ist klasse aufgeteilt und estens ausgestattet und punktet zusätzlich durch den hervorragenden Außenbereich mit tollem Ausblick über die Bucht. Tavernen und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind fußläufig zu erreichen, ein Auto empfiehlt sich jedoch trotzdem. Wir können die Unterkunft ohne Abstriche weiterempfehlen!!!
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Josie
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Lovely villa and pool area.Loud traffic noise from the main road.
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Daniel
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The location & views are breathtaking. The Villa is clean and there is lots of room both inside and out. We didn’t meet the owner or the agent, but everything ran smoothly and communication was easy and responses were quick. The nearby beaches are spectacular and anyone who enjoys sea swimming is in for a treat. Highly recommended.
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Hannah
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Beautiful villa with the most stunning views, made me feel like I was living like a millionaire for 2 weeks.
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Sam Eacott
Will always use Freelance when in Greece. They are 2nd to none!
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Nadin
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We had a lovely time in the villa! Check-in was straightforward, the villa was very clean and we loved the view from the outdoor seating and pool area. The location was great; in close proximity to the village of Spartia, and yet still quiet and private. We also tried one of the local tavernas which we found in the Freelance Villas handbook, which was great, too!
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On ne se lasse pas de la vue de la maison. La maison est très confortable. Très bonne literie.Tout est parfaitement organisé pour que l'on passe un excellent séjour.
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Kristel van den Elzen
I was simply amazed by Diane, Sylvia and the team in Crete They saved our holiday not once, but twice. Unannounced construction works started right next to the villa we booked, which they quickly resolved by moving us to another villa, all very smoothly. And then we couldn’t blame anyone but ourselves for forgetting to take two things from the house (one of which our passports, which we discovered on the morning of departure!) and without any judgment and with total patience and understanding, they arranged that we could pick those up twice (in case of the passports, at 7.00 in the morning!). In general, they were very responsive whatever the question, whether important or trivial. Information before arrival is perfect; they ensure you have all the info about the accommodation and surroundings you need in a comprehensive guide/app. How they manage their service is just so smart and they are a very service-minded team of people themselves, and I’m entirely grateful to them - and will always book via Freelance Villas on any next trip to Crete!
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Nikki
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Such a stunning position with breathtaking views all around! Beautiful spot for relaxing and enjoying the outdoor space. We were there in the heat of August so it was too hot to walk to the closest village for tavernas and mini mart, but in cooler temperatures that would be possible.A car is needed to get around but there are countless beautiful beaches and spots to visit within short distances.The communication and attention to any issues arising was faultless.Thank you for a wonderful place to stay and enjoy Kefalonia.
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Joe
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Fantastic villa in a beautiful little village ☺ The villa was absolutely perfect. We were a group of friends and all had large equal rooms. The villa was incredibly clean and the hosts came to speak to us and gave fantastic recommendations. We had a mid week clean when more complimentary cake was left. Would highly recommend this to anyone. As it says in the description, the road is incredibly narrow and a car bigger than a Clio wouldn't fit. We parked at the bottom of the road by the shops and walked up which wasn't a problem. The village and surrounding area is absolutely stunning!
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Lucile
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Nous avons passé une semaine dans la villa Kalypso et tout était parfait.La villa est magnifique, autant en intérieur qu’en extérieur. La piscine est superbe avec une très belle vue et des sièges très confortables pour faire la sieste.Tout était très propre. La cuisine est grande et extrêmement bien équipée, il y a tout ce à quoi vous pouvez penser. On a eu un petit panier à notre arrivée avec quelques boissons et nourriture c’était très appréciable.Chaque chambre a sa propre salle de bain ce qui est très pratique.La Clim/chauffage est vraiment super simple d’utilisation et très pratique ! (Il a fait frais toute la semaine nous étions content d’avoir le chauffage ahah).Il y a tout l’équipement nécessaire si vous venez avec un bébé (chaise haute, lit parapluie, cache coin et sécurité pour les portes !)L’hôte est très réactif si vous avez besoin de quoique ce soit ils répondent très vite.Nous avons passé un super séjour et il n’y a vraiment aucun point négatif sur ce logement !
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Vanara
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Logement exceptionnel avec vue incroyable
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Sophie
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Séjour au top ! La villa est superbe et la vue extraordinaire !! Nous recommandons vivement !!
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Emily
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Very nice spot up in the hills. Just 12 mins to Fiskardo and 4 min to Maganos with grocery store and restaurants. House was clean and kitted out.
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Marzia
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Siamo stati benissimo a Villa Kalypso!Una posizione invidiabile con una vista davvero incredibile!L’host è stato sempre estremamente disponibile e reattivo e ha sempre soddisfatto immediatamente le nostre richieste.Mi è proprio spiaciuto dovere andare via sono stata molto bene!Ci siamo trovati così bene con freelance villas che abbiamo deciso che anche il prossimo anno sceglieremo uno dei loro alloggi!
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Hasse
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Outstanding and beyond wordsVilla and host were impeccable and we have enjoyed immensely our 6 days at villa kalypso

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