This is a really well-put-together property with a well thought-out layout - the upside-down house with the kitchen/lounge on the top floor may seem odd at first, but when you go out onto the balcony where you will almost certainly spend every breakfast time, then you understand why they did this - the view out over the bay is spectacular and dramatic, with the slopes of Mount Aenos rising behind you. .
The property itself is of a really high standard with everything you could need (bar maybe bath towels) and a good layout of toilets / bathrooms etc. Comfortable beds, heaps of storage so you don't have luggage lying around, all of the kitchen trappings you could want, even plastic cups / plates etc for dining downstairs on the charming side shady area.
Great neighbourhood as well, we got into a quasi routine of walking down the hill to Liza's grill, ordering takeaway from there, going for a drink in the charming Cafe Platanos while the order was prepared, then making the short trek up the hill. For food we also rated Gefiri, Denis (on Trapezaki beach), Anemos (on Kaminia beach), and Chefalonia.
Though there are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance, the combination of Cardiac Hill from the beach and the topography involved in getting around mean we would really suggest a car is highly recommended for this villa. It also means you can easily get to some of the other beautiful beaches (Kaminia, Trapezaki) nearby and then go further afield to Argostoli, Skala, Sami/Antisamos etc. Lourdas beach itself has a certain kind of charm and is lovely and sandy, especially if you turn right at the bottom of the hill rather than left.
Any points of improvement for this property? It could definitely do with a BBQ / gas grill setup somewhere on the ground level. Also maybe some beach towels. But honestly these are very minor points and overall it was a stunning holiday home. Owners and property manager were responsive and helpful throughout. Highly recommended.
