Barefoot Contessa

Kefalonia guesthouse with bar/lounge

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When visiting Kefalonia, Barefoot Contessa is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (7)

  • Near the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $67
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, an air conditioner, and a view of the sea through a sliding glass door.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Lourdas Beach, Lourdata, Kefalonia, 280 83

What's nearby

  • Lourdas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kanali Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Avithos Beach - 21 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Port of Argostoli - 26 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Skala Beach - 32 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Argostolion (EFL-Kefalonia Island Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Zakynthos (ZTH-Zakynthos Intl.) - 28.3 miles/45.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cubic The coffe bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪botsolos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Enastron - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hemingway Bar & Bistro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barefoot Contessa

  • When visiting Kefalonia, Barefoot Contessa is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

This property is professionally cleaned.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property Registration Number 0830Κ122K0839101

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Barefoot Contessa Guesthouse

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Barefoot Contessa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Barefoot Contessa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Barefoot Contessa?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Barefoot Contessa and nearby?

Barefoot Contessa has a garden.

Does Barefoot Contessa have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and cookware.

Does Barefoot Contessa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Barefoot Contessa like?

Barefoot Contessa is located a short 1-minute walk from Ionian Sea.

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Reviews

Barefoot Contessa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Convenient on-site parking was available, including shaded parking and parking right in front of the door. (3 reviews)
  • The beach was beautiful with a gradual slope and a sandy bottom, and many guests enjoyed its proximity to the property. (7 reviews)
  • The nearby restaurant options were great with Hemingway's Bar offering excellent food with large portions. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

The beautiful beach view was a highlight of this property. It was quiet and we were well taken care of! Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and smart room. 50yards to the beach
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10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing. Confortable, relaxing and very convenient. And lovely owner !
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was perfect for our needs having visited Lourdas a number of times, we know the area well. So close to the beach and local bars and tavernas. The property is very tastefully furnished and extremely clean. Towels changed daily, bins emptied daily and bedding once during our weeks stay. Would definitely, without hesitation, stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

In our opinion, property and services are really excellent. As a general suggestion about surrounding could be that to move cars and trucks access behind the different properties and use the present way, on the beach side, only for walking
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8/10 Very good

Barefoot Contessa July 25

An excellent property we very much enjoyed our stay. Lourdata is a lovely place to be very laid back not over commercialised. Nice restaurants and bars everything we needed for a relaxing week. Hemingways Bar at the end of the driveway was very friendly and convenient for breakfast dinner,tea and cocktails. The apartment was comfortable and very clean, the kitchen was nice to have for a fridge, freezer and kettle. Only negatives were the shower head being completely blocked with limescale and held up by a tie wrap and a safe that didn’t work. Otherwise perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

The perfect beach location in beautiful Lourdas

We absolutely loved our stay at Barefoot Contessa, waking up to the most beautiful view of the sea and mountains and listening to the waves of the sea it was truly perfect. We had everything we needed in the apartment apart from a toaster, but we didn’t miss it. You’re moments away from a beautiful beach and a few tavernas and little bars. There are more up the hill which is a bit of a trek but having a car allowed us to explore everywhere much more easily. The only negatives we had were on arrival the shower had hairs still in it but as it was very late we didn’t get this rectified as we both wanted to shower before bed, it didn’t look like it had been cleaned very well. Towels are changed daily which is great but quite a few of the towels were frayed/stained. The only thing we think that would also need improving cleaning wise is having the apartment floor mopped half way during the week as it did get dirty when staying for the week. Other than those small negatives everything else was perfect and we would most definitely come and stay again. This was our first time in Kefalonia but won’t be our last!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great for a quiet holiday

Very relaxing .. very clean perfect spot
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice apartment.
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10/10 Exceptional

stayed here for 10 days in late august. nice modern and clean apartment with regular cleaning and friendly staff. there is a great beachside bar called Hemmingway's too, which had the best food with great portions along the beach front in Lourdas.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff, one min walk to beach acomfy beds. The room needs more steogar butvthat was the only down side
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to relax on the beach.

Close to beach and walking distance to several good restaurants. Nice for a couple of days of doing very little..
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay for pure holiday vibes

This is an excellent place to stay, the people who run it and the bar/restaurant nearby are friendly and super accommodating- even waiting for me to arrive for check in after my flight was delayed. The place itself is big and clean and comfortable. The best thing about it for me was the fact that the beach with cheap say beds was 2 mins from the room, it really helped ease us into holiday mode as soon as we got there. The food in the area was great as well. It was a really wonderful stay
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8/10 Very good

Great spot. Handy having the bar/taverna right in front. Host empties the trash and brings fresh towels daily. Only disappointment was that the sun beds shown in the photos are not included with the room rate. Beds in the room left us with a bit of a back ache as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a beautiful sea view on our balcony where we would enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. The beach was beautiful with a gradual slope. It has small washed rock until you are a few feet in the water and then there is a sandy bottom.The staff was very friendly and accomodating. I highly recommend the Barefoot Contessa
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6/10 Good

Apartment lovely, but got accosted by staff saying we hadnt paid !!! Obviously we had through expedia so spent an hour on phone to expedia to sort ,!! Not great
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at Barefoot Contessa in mid-June 2025. I was holidaying as a solo traveller which I have only done a few times before and so was very anxious leading up to the trip. I needn’t have worried as I had an amazing week. The resort/village and apartments were both fantastic and the staff at Barefoot Contessa/Hemingways were always really friendly and helpful: Dimitra, Olga and Spiros and co. The apartment was really lovely and clean. Comfortable and nicely furnished. Good shower and bathroom. It has everything you would need including a small oven/grill and two rings - although I didn’t actually cook as there are a small number of good restaurants very near by including Hemingways bay-restaurant just a few seconds walk away. The apartment is literally a stone’s throw from a really beautiful beach - mainly sandy with crystal clear waters and backed by the most beautiful mountainous scenery. It is literally 2 mins walk from the apartment - possibly less! The village itself is beautiful and was not at all crowded. It suits anyone looking for a quiet, scenic and relaxing break from daily life. I would thoroughly recommend Barefoot Contessa.
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Beach
View from terrace
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2/10 Poor

Not for us

Nothing too relaxing very bad experience. If you choose that apartment in Lourdas you will get a minimum of equipment, bar very expensive and redness from owners. We ordered Greek salad but they give us without oil and olive no taste only veg Shame on you. The first time we have something like this. I do not know maybe you have a problem with people like us. The beach is beautiful and the seawater is amazing and the view is unforgettable with the mountain in the back of your place but you can get better accodomnetion in Lourdas than this. For the sunbed, you pay € 8 per day if you use it. Other than accommodation have or for free. Only one toaster for the whole 10 rooms??? Glass limits available. One little square kitchen towel to clean your dishes?? Most important the Air conditioning old fashion very old-fashioned and if you use makes horrible noise! the kitchen area yes has its windows but it's very warm, the owner should think about it. No that's enough. We could give more, that it's our opinion. We will be back with no option but no barefoot contessa We get information from different accordaminations and we notice the better place for that money. We travel a lot and we can compare, it poorly. Internet rubbish:(
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10/10 Exceptional

Das Zimmer war wie auf den Bildern, der erste Eindruck war aber viel besser. Meerblick, saubere Wohnung, alles was benötigt wird vorhanden. Handtücher werden täglich gewechselt, Top. Meine Frau und ich fühlten uns die Woche sehr wohl.
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8/10 Very good

De accomodatie verzocht een mail ter bevestiging van aankomst. Echter daar werd nooit op gereageerd. Bij aankomst niemand te bereiken telefonisch dus wisten we niet welk appartement we moesten hebben. Gelukkig was er een schilder die ons hielp en belde de eigenaar. Dus..geen instructies voor aankomst of vertrek mbt sleutel. Achteraf bleek de sleutel in de deur te zitten en hebben we bij vertrek de sleutel maar binnen gelegd. Mooie accomodatie, ligging aan strand met diverse restaurants. Elke dag schone handdoeken. Bed werd om de paar dagen verschoond. Al met al een zeer fijne vakantieplek en goede ligging. Parkeren voor de deur was ook erg fijn.
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8/10 Very good

Abbiamo soggiornato per 9 notti. Luogo incantevole, silenzioso, appartamento esattamente come descritto dalle foto, pulito, munito di tutto il necessario. Parcheggio ombreggiato in loco. Impagabile essere di fronte al mare, a pochi passi, con terrazzino da cui godere tramonti e spledida luna sul mare. Uniche note negative che consiglierei di migliorare sono: armadio a vista con troppo poco spazio per riporre vestiti per 3 persone, lavabo nel bagno davvero piccolo per lavarsi ed il condizionatore troppo rumoroso, anche se non ne abbiamo avuto particolarmente bisogno essendo capitati in giornate abbastanza ventilate. Consiglierei di cambiarlo.
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10/10 Exceptional

Trevlig värd...romantiskt & smakfullt inredd lägenhet...bra med utrustning i kök och ett väl fungerande kylskåp...nära till strand och ett par enkla men bra restauranger...
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10/10 Exceptional

Struttura molto bella recentemente ristrutturata. Avevamo una camera con una stupenda vista mare. Punto ideale per visitare la parte sud dell'isola.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Percect beach front property

Property was in a brilliant location and condition and the facilities were excellent, very comfy beds and great view of the sea and the sounds of the waves on the shore. Only negatives was very strong green light from the emergency exit sign above the door in the bedroom, no hot water for 15 hours at one point at the end of the week and very intermittent weak WiFi which at tines was frustrating.
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10/10 Exceptional

Re: Relaxing stay on quiet beach

Beautiful beachside apartments just a stones throw from the sea at a quiet end of Lourdas beach. Had a very relaxing 8 days here, apartment clean and spacious, good kitchen with all the applicances you need. Get the sea view apartment, spent many evenings have a drink and watching the waves. Lots of restaurants nearby, relatively cheap and good simple food and only a short drive from Angostoli.