About this property

Essential Facilities: Cottage on the Sea in Vathy Harbor offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy sea views, air-conditioning, and a balcony. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home features one bedroom, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a terrace, outdoor seating area, and free parking. Prime Location: Located 46 km from Kefalonia Airport, the property is an 8-minute walk from the Port of Ithaki and near attractions such as the Navy Museum and Archaeological Museum. Guests appreciate the convenient location and scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marc
    Spain Spain
    Great location, stunning views and very comfortable
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent. Car parking. very handy for the centre of town.
  • Núria
    Spain Spain
    We spent an amazing week here! The apartment is perfectly located — central but very peaceful. Waking up to those stunning views was priceless. Cleaning service came twice, which was a nice touch. We had a small Wi-Fi issue, but Margarita was...
  • Spyridon
    Denmark Denmark
    Super location, waking up just 4m away from the water, unbeatable.!!! Very helpfull staff, I forgot my camera and they sent it right away with the next ship. So greatfull to them about it.
  • Lynda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was great, with views just across the road to the water with some yachts at anchor in the bay and a short walk from the town and all services, restaurants etc. Ground floor cottage so only a few steps from road level- easy to manage...
  • Cristina
    Italy Italy
    Little sweet house with an incredible sea view and 2 small closed outdoor areas where the dog could walk
  • Siegfried
    Belgium Belgium
    The magnificent position on the waterfront, close to the village centre
  • Κωνσταντίνος
    Greece Greece
    Τελεια τοποθεσια,πολυ εξυπηρετικοι οικοδεσποτες. Το σπιτι ακριβως οπως στις φωτογραφιες .
  • Anneliese
    Austria Austria
    Nettes Häuschen in sehr guter Lage am Rande von Vathy, zwar an der Straße, aber es ist nicht viel Verkehr. Restaurants in Gehweite. Gut ausgestattet, alles vorhanden. Unkomplizierte Kommunikation mit Gastgeberin.
  • Giuseppe
    Italy Italy
    Direttamente sulla banchina della baia, onde che ti cullano giorno e notte, Margherita ci ha accolto con gentilezza, anche se con google map ci siamo persi.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Larry & Bonnie

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Larry & Bonnie
Welcome to our "Cottage on the Sea" ! Located in Vathy, the capital of Ithaca, home of Homer's Odyssey. This charming cottage is steps from the sea, with panoramic view on the scenic Vathy harbor; just 5 minutes walk to town center, restaurants and shops. The cottage (refitted 2023) comprises of one bedroom, plus sofa/bed in living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, balcony and courtyard. Our place is provided with free WiFi, A/C, fully equipped kitchen, 2 x TV sets, and convenient parking right outside the door. Enjoy and explore all that Ithaca has to offer, history, legends, beauty, charm, emerald beaches and much more. Ithaca is accessible by ferry or water taxi from the islands of Kefalonia and Lefkas and of course by ferry from the main land ports of Patra, Kyllini and Astakos.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Italian

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House rules

Cottage on the Sea takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot always available
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pets are only allowed upon request.

There is an extra charge for pets at €10/night. Minimum charge €20.

This pet fee is paid during check-in, in cash only.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cottage on the Sea in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 00002204962