Ilyessa Cottages

Location: Meso Gerakari, Meson Yerakarion, gr

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Country house

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Allergy-free room
• Kid meals
• Evening entertainment
• Baby safety gates
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Pet bowls
• Spa/wellness center services
• Beauty Services
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Supervised childcare/activities
• ATM/banking
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Access to nearby outdoor pool
• Scuba diving on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Pool toys
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Cottage (2-4 Adults)

  With a furnished balcony or a patio with direct access to the garden, this cottage has a separate bedroom and an open-plan kitchenette with seating area and satellite TV. Features a charming iron bed and terracota tiled floors.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Sofa bed
  • Infinity pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Two-Bedroom Villa (5 Adullts)

  Traditionally decorated villa with Ionian Sea views from its balcony. It has 2 separate bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchenette with dining area, a living room with satellite TV and a private garden.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Infinity pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Cottage (5 Adults) - Split Level

  This split-level cottage is traditionally decorated and consists of a living room and kitchen on the ground floor, and 3 bedrooms with a bathroom on the top floor. Its terrace offers garden and Ionian Sea views. A TV with satellite channels is also provided.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Infinity pool
  • Salt water pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Wendy (9/5): -
• Urban (10/5): - We had the 4 person cottage - lots of space, inside and outside, private sitting area. All amenities. Quiet location in the olive yard, with view. Pool area with excellent food. Very friendly Ilyessa family made us feel at home, gave us recommendations for what to see and do on the island.
• Sam (10/5): - Fantastic stay. Lovely facility and very welcoming and accommodating staff. Fantastic food, good coffee and lovely pool area.
• Nicholas (10/5): A delight. - Charming on every aspect.
• Simone (9/5): Heerlijk verblijf. - De locatie en het ontbijt waren fantastisch! Niets. Alles was perfect.
• Nikolaos (10/5): Overall, a wonderful stay I’d definitely visit again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. - Amazing hospitality from very warm and welcoming people. The breakfast/brunch was excellent, highly recommend the “bougatsa pancakes.” Easy to find, with convenient parking.
• Aris (10/5): A peaceful and authentic stay in a beautiful location with truly wonderful hosts. - Ilyessa Cottages was everything we hoped for and more — a perfect escape. From the moment we arrived, Hara, Dionysis, and their family made us feel truly welcome. Their warmth, attentiveness, and helpful recommendations made such a difference in our stay. The cottages are beautifully situated in an olive grove. Inside, everything is spotlessly clean and well-maintained. The private terraces, hammock, and garden spaces added extra comfort and privacy. Breakfast was a highlight — varied and freshly prepared with high-quality local produce. We felt the value for money was excellent.
• Michael (8/5): -
• Johannes (9/5): - Die Lage der Unterkunft in den Olivenhainen. Matratze etwas durchgelegen. Etwas mehr Equipment in der Küche wäre schön. Schüsseln etc.
• Lisa (10/5): Ein kleines Paradies auf Zakynthos – familiär, ruhig und traumhaft schön - Wir waren rundum begeistert – das war die schönste Unterkunft, in der wir je waren! Die Anlage besteht aus nur sechs kleinen, liebevoll gestalteten Bungalows, eingebettet ins Grüne, umgeben von Olivenbäumen und mit traumhaftem Blick aufs Meer. Der gemeinsame Pool war stets sauber und angenehm ruhig, sodass man wunderbar entspannen konnte. Auch Frühstück und Lunch waren lecker und frisch zubereitet. Besonders schön ist, dass die Unterkunft von einer herzlichen Familie geführt wird – man merkt in jedem Detail, wie viel Liebe und Hingabe hier drinsteckt. Die Lage ist perfekt, denn zu den schönsten Stränden und Sehenswürdigkeiten fährt man maximal eine Stunde. Fazit: Wer nach Zakynthos reist, sollte unbedingt hier wohnen – absolute Empfehlung!
• filip (10/5): Heel erg genoten van ons verblijf - Heel mooi huisje Privé terras Mooi zwembad met heel mooi uitzicht Niks
• Martin (10/5): Beautiful apartments and location and family owners ensure an amazing experience! - The location is stunning and the property is beautiful. Nice pool area and bar with nice food. The family that run the apartments were very helpful and friendly, giving us information about the island. They clearly are passionate about providing the best experience they can. There is nothing we didn’t like.
• AWJ (10/5): Fantastische accommodatie, mooi uitzicht , super aardige bediening. - Het uitzicht was geweldig, infinity zoutwater zwembad, heerlijke bedden. Ook de zonbedden lagen lekker. Zeer gastvrij en vriendelijk personeel. Eigenlijk niks, als ik echt iets moet benoemen zou het de krekels zijn….
• Louise (10/5): Heaven on earth with the loveliest family in Greece - We have been to Ilyessa many times, Xara, Dennis and their family are always so welcoming. The houses are always spotless. Xara’s food is fantastic and there is nothing bad to say. The cottages are in an olive grove with a fabulous pool overlooking the sea. It is a little remote so you will either need to use taxis or hire a car. Nothing
• Rozemarijn (10/5): Exceptional - We had an absolutely perfect stay at Ilyessa Cottages and loved every moment of it. From the warm welcome we received from Ilyessa family to their exceptional hospitality throughout our stay, everything was wonderful. They went above and beyond by providing us with fantastic recommendations for activities, making dinner reservations at a charming restaurant, and ensuring we felt right at home. The accommodation itself was impeccably clean and boasted a lovely, authentic Greek appearance. The setup was ideal, offering privacy with our own terrace and garden, which we truly appreciated. From our bedroom, we enjoyed breathtaking views of the valley and sea. A special highlight was the delicious food prepared by the mother of the family, served at the bar kitchen by the swimming pool. Her culinary skills added a delightful touch to our experience, making our stay even more memorable. The bar kitchen atmosphere by the pool was lovely, creating a perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying our meals. We highly recommend staying at Ilyessa Cottages. A warm thank you to Ilyessa family for the lovely experience! We did not have any disappointment staying at Ilyessa cottages.
• Anita (10/5): Heaven!! - We stayed many times in Greece and in many different accommodations, but this really was the most beautiful one!! The cottages are so nicely decorated and very private, you have your own big terrace with practically your own back yard. And then the pool area with magnificent sea and Kefalonia view. In the pool bar you can order food between 09.00 and 17.00 h, this food is delicious and you do not have to order breakfast in advance. So you can decide each morning to leave early and have breakfast in your cottage or to go to the pool and have it there. Hara and Dennis are the most friendly hosts and Dennis takes the time to sit with you after your arrival with a map of Zakynthos to point out all the places, beaches and restaurants which are worth a visit. Communication with the hosts is also very good, they respond very quickly to any questions you might have. So, in short, when we ever return to Zakynthos, we will most certainly stay in Ilyessa Cottages!! Also because of the location, somewhat in the middle of the island, so you can reach all parts by car within reasonable time. Nothing at all!!
• Juul (8/5): Great place! - Gorgeous place, nice owners, excellent food
• James (10/5): The perfect place to relax in the countryside away from tourist hot spots. - All food was of the highest standard with freshly made local produce. Cottages were simply but adequately furnished and spotlessly clean. The terrace area which included an excellent pool was of a very high standard. But best of all was the warmth and personal attention of all the family, including their son Stephanus. Stay was too short!
• Romain (9/5): Superb - Amazing setting, amazing staff and amazing breakfast.
• Ruud (10/5): Couldn’t be better! - What a beautiful place with fantastic people! A very comfy and cosy restaurant area with delicious food, a beautiful infinity pool with stunning views over the Aegean sea. But best of all are Hara and Denis (and their adult children) running the place. We felt like being part of the family and fell in love with the place and people. We will surely return! -
• Patricia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Livia (10/5): Family with young children quiet location - Very friendly family and make you feel welcome and comfortable. Really helpful for recommendations places to visit to eat. We could not fault the place or the hosts
• Zheng (10/5): Exceptional - The view from the pool is amazing and the host is so nice. The breakfast is surprisingly delicious, highly recommended:)
• Stéphanie (10/5): Heaven in Zante - Absolutely everything 💗 The peaceful location between the olive trees, the infinity pool with the sea view, the accomodations with the terrace and hammock and of course last but not least the kindness of the owners/family. The food as well was delicious. I can only recommend you this place if you want to enjoy Zante away from the tourists. This is definitely one of the best place I have ever been. Nothing
• Charles (10/5): Fantastic! - Located in a sleepy village, Ilyessa is quaint, quiet, relaxing. With an infinity pool and views of the ocean, trees and flowers all around, and the absolute BEST hosts we have ever experienced! Dennis and Hara ensured our stay was perfect, from delicious, authentic Greek meals to fantastic drinks, we couldn’t have asked for more! It is somewhat of a twisty drive to get to, but we appreciated it as it was so quiet!
• Maya (9/5): Blissful place with wonderful, warm, helpful and easy-going hosts! Perfect family holiday spot! Quiet and gorgeous! - It’s a lovely part of the island. Quiet and away from the shops and hotels. Beautiful grounds and magnificent pool area with eternity pool and sea view. We also had out own lovely garden and plenty of space. Lots of mosquitos - even though there are screens, if you open them it’s touch to avoid. So take mosquito repellent!
• Sara (8/5): We had a great time, the breakfast was really outstanding! The owners were very nice and helpful. - the reception, the food, the location, the pool and especially the area which is very quiet.
• Amy (10/5): Relaxing stay! - Beautiful stay in a secluded area away from tourist areas but easily reachable to everywhere if you have a car. Would 100% recommend this place if you are looking for a peaceful place to stay. The pool and view are stunning. Hosts were lovely, very helpful and the food was delicious! Nothing, all was good. You must have your own transport as not close to bus stops!
• Wendy (10/5): Exceptional - We had a wonderful time at Ilyessa cottage. It is such a idyllic place and Hara and her family are very warm and welcoming. You feel immediately at home.The location is very beautiful and quiet, perfect to let go of all your stress and enjoy the sounds of nature. We saw and heard a lot of birds like the Oriole, many Goldfinches and even the Hoopoe. At the same time there were so many flowers, a whole carpet of pink and yellow between the olive trees, each one of which looks like a work of art. Every morning we had great coffees made by Apostolis and every evening we had a delicious diner. The whole family took care of us. Hara and family, all the people of Ilyessa cottages, thank you very much for making our holiday so special, sas efcharistoume para poli... We will keep in touch Love, Harry & Wendy

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