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Peaceful, private mountain house; 15 minutes drive from popular beach resorts.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful, private mountain house; 15 minutes drive from popular beach resorts.

Get away from it all and enjoy the quietness, cool mountain breezes and breathtaking views from Spartilas. A fully equipped family home (in a central village location)-its plunge pool, patio and deck allows you to relax in a private oasis after the buzz of beach bars and restaurants in Barbati or Ipsos - a short drive down the mountain. 8 minutes to Barbari beach, 15 to Ipsos.

It is a completely detached, private home with gated parking for 2 cars. The quiet road at the front allows easy access at all times while the property backs onto the lush green slopes of the mountainside; hardly overlooked and quiet.

It is a 120 year old traditional stone building which means it stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The 2 bedrooms and bathroom are downstairs while the large living room and kitchen are on the upper floor; maximising the stunning views which reach as far as the south of the island. There is air conditioning in both bedrooms and on the top floor. Though often not needed as the 8 windows allow breezes easily to cool the house. The twin beds can be put together to create a second double bedroom.

There is a small plunge pool (3.6m x 3.6m, 1,2m deep) on the upper terrace. This is accessed from a decked area with sun loungers. There is also a patio with an umbrella and chairs to the side of the pool. A grassy area to the right of the pool provides cool shade, as does another patio area to the right of the house. The garden is laid out in terraces and there are a lot of steps. There are two outdoor eating areas, one on the pool patio, the other on the covered verandah off the kitchen. There is also an indoor dining area.

Spartilas is a traditional village. The house is located in the oldest part and therefore only a 5 minute walk from the centre which has a small bakery, mini market and 3 tiny cafes. There is a larger cafe a further 5 minutes up the road which also serves some simple food in the high season. There are tavernas within a 15 minute drive of the house - both down to the beach or up into the mountains.

For those that like hiking, the route to the top of Pantokrator passes through the village. And the famous Corfu Trail also cuts through the village. 2026 celebrates 25 years since the creation of the trail. If interested, we can provide you with a link to the app which gives access to all parts of the trail.

The long sandy beaches to the north of the island are a 25 minute drive away through beautiful ancient olive groves. The beautiful bays of Agni and Kalami are easily accessed by car or small boats which can be rented nearby. Corfu town - which can be seen from the house, is a 40 minute drive.
(It is essential to have a car - the village is not on a regular bus route; and the distance to the beach is too far for walking). There are also plenty of water sports available on these nearby beaches, horse riding in Koriakana and Roda and scooter/quad rentals in Ipsos.

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About the area

Corfu

Located in Corfu, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Aqualand is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barbati Beach and Ipsos Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Barbati Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ipsos Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Glyfa Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dassia Beach - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Nissaki Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Corfu (CFU-Ioannis Kapodistrias) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stathis - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ipsos di Mare - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moby Dick - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marilena Pool Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amo - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as we’d hoped and more. Gretl is a wonderful host - polite, helpful and attentive. The property is full of character, has incredible views and we absolutely fell in love with it. Thank you Gretl
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kera N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had a spectacular view!! The pool was a bonus. The host was so responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Thank you, Kera! :)))
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10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I wanted to stay longer

A very nice house, clean and spatious. The kitchen has everything that is needed. The beds. It is quiet and there is a nice view onto the sea. Plenty of excellent ttaverns nearby. The host are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2025
Thanks! You are welcome anytime
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10/10 Excellent

Stella A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely amazing two week stay. The house is fantastic. It had everything and more that we needed. Really clean, comfortable and homely. The location is wonderful and quiet and on the doorstep to do many gorgeous beaches and Ipsos was a great little town close by. The village of Spartilas has everything you need on the doorstep. The bread from the bakery is wonderful. Corfu trail walks on the doorstep too. The pool and the sun terrace are fabulous. I loved picking figs off the tree. Gretl was a fantastic host and went above and beyond. We would love to come back and stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub.Das Haus ist wunderschön, man kann am Pool relaxen oder an einer der Sitzgruppen gemütlich essen. Einige Strände sind in der Nähe, manbenötigt allerdings ein Auto.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2025
Thank you, Amelia! :)
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10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderschönes altes Haus, sehr gut ausgestattet und sehr einladend. Die Einrichtung war super detailverliebt. Bei Sorgen und Fragen konnten die Gastgeber immer erreicht werden und waren sehr behilflich. Durch den kleinen Pool waren die Kinder auch immer beschäftigt und wir Eltern konnten uns entspannen. Ein kleiner Bäcker und ein Minimarkt sind fußläufig erreichbar, dadurch war immer frisches Brot, regionales Obst und Gemüse vorhanden. In den kleinen Gassen des Dorfes konnte man einen herrlichen Spaziergang machen und die wundervolle Aussicht genießen.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Ferienhaus

Der Aufenthalt war super und das Ferienhaus sehr schön gelegen und gut ausgestattet. Die Fahrtzeit zum Strand waren ca 20 Minuten.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2024
20 minutes I’d driving slowly BUT also only 10 minutes to Barbati beach on the second road heading north 😊
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