Where walls disappear

10 Guests

5 Bedrooms

6 Bathrooms

Occupying a privileged sea-view position in one of Corfu’s most sought-after areas, Iola is one of the top luxury villas available for rent in the Ionian Islands. Its exquisite design, superior fittings and finishings, stylish designer furnishings, and its array of high-spec amenities, including a cinema room, a sauna, a gym and an infinity pool, combine to create an utterly beguiling ambience.

Key Highlights

  • Infinity pool
  • Walkable to beach/sea
  • Sea views
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
  • Yoga studio

Gallery

Aerial views of Iola.

Iola rising in its beautiful setting above the sea.

Iola rising in its beautiful setting above the sea.

The fabulous pool 15m-long infinity pool.

The fabulous pool 15m-long infinity pool.

The house seen from the pool.

The house seen from the pool.

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The al fresco sitting area with its gorgeous views.

The al fresco sitting area with its gorgeous views.

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Iola is a great villa with flawless service. What stood out were the views and the overall quality.

– KR, visited 2026

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Double beds2
  • Double bed or Twin beds3
  • Bathrooms6
  • En-suite bathrooms5 of 6

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Private parking

Geography

  • Walkable to beach/sea
  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
  • Walking distance to restaurant(s)

Pool & Wellness

  • Infinity pool
    15 x 4m
  • Gym
  • Hot tub

Services

  • Daily maid service
  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Filtered drinking water
  • Ice maker

Entertainment & Tech

  • Home cinema
  • Table tennis
  • Starlink High-Speed Wi-Fi

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedIngredients for specified meals

Getting to and around

Corfu airport11.5km-miles-25mins
Corfu Town11km-7miles-20mins
Nearest beachSpilios, a 5-minute walk below the villa
Nearest shops, amenities and other beachesIn Dassia - 2.7km-1.6miles-5mins; or Gouvia - 3.5km-2miles-10mins
Nearest restaurantsThere are several tavernas within walking distance (some of which are along an unlit road without pavements) while an adjacent 5-star hotel offers a selection of more up-scale options
Kassiopi26km-16miles-40mins

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (190x200cm), en-suite bathroom with separate shower
  • Bedroom 2: double bed (190x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 3: double-twin bed (220/110x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 4: double-twin bed (220/110x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 5: double-twin bed (220/110x200cm), en-suite shower room

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.
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About the property

Inside

designed to make the most of its captivating sea views, and conceived as an impeccably contemporary home, Iola is characterised by clean geometric lines, floor-to-ceiling walls of sliding glass doors that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living, sleek, sophisticated materials, numerous bespoke features, and an attention to detail that encompasses everything from the lighting to the artwork.

Accommodation at Iola is on two levels and flows effortlessly with the outdoor areas. The main entrance takes one into the hub of the home, a spacious, airy, open-concept space that's divided into three well-defined and beautifully furnished areas: a sitting area with large sofa and a couple of armchairs, a dining area with designer table and chairs, and a bespoke, sea-view Italian kitchen equipped with a central island and breakfast bar, and an array of top-level appliances. A wide wall of sliding glass doors drink in the light and the views and offer seamless access to the al fresco lounge and dining terraces, featuring a built-in barbecue, a worktop and a sink.

A door to one side of this room leads into the main bedroom, an enchanting, tranquil space where fitted wardrobes, electric curtains and a king-sized bed ensure an extremely high level of comfort. More of those floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in the sea views and provide access to the surrounding terraces and gardens, while an opulent en-suite bathroom with a large free-standing bath, walk-in shower, and double sinks oozes luxury. Across the other side of the open-concept living and dining area, a glass walkway leads to the second bedroom on this level, a sea-view double with en-suite shower room and sliding glass doors accessing a panoramic balcony.

A flight of stairs leads down from the corridor between the living area and the second bedroom to the lower level. Here a wide, luminous hallway provides access to a double-twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, sea views and access to a gloriously verdant lawn, a large Swedish sauna with adjacent shower room, a yoga and Pilates studio, and a fabulous cinema room with a 110-inch projector screen, a commodious sink-in sofa, and a kitchenette with fridge, sink, dishwasher and coffee machine. A door to one side of the screen, meanwhile, leads into a corridor, off which, via an ante-room, one may access the final two bedrooms, both double-twins with en-suite shower rooms and access to the gardens.

Outside

Iola's open-concept communal space and all its bedrooms except one flow outside via floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall sliding glass doors. The villa's roof extends out to provide shade for the beautifully furnished outdoor living area. Views from here take in the gorgeous infinity pool, with its subtle mosaic tiling and adjacent matching Jacuzzi, the sea, and the coastline of northeastern Corfu. This panorama is shared by the shady al fresco dining area, which is served by a stainless steel kitchen and BBQ. On the other side of the outdoor living area is an expanse of emerald lawn furnished with sun loungers. The gardens wrap around the property, alternating beds of aromatic shrubs with pine and olive trees, manicured lawns and paths. Carefully designed external lighting ensures that all of the outdoor spaces take on a magical glow as the sun sets and night falls.

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About the Area

Iola is situated on the exclusive promontory of Kommeno, just 11km (a 20-minute drive or taxi ride) north of Corfu Town, with its UNESCO World Heritage centre, and its excellent range of shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife.

The nearest beach, Spilios, is a 5-minute walk away (10 minutes back up steps) and has a bar, taverna and water sports equipment. There are several other tavernas within walking distance (some of which are along an unlit road without pavements) while an adjacent 5-star hotel offers a selection of more upscale options.

The nearest towns with amenities (mini-markets, shops, bakeries, cafés, etc) are Dassia and Gouvia, a few minutes' drive away. They both also have beaches with water sports facilities and, where the latter is concerned, a busy marina.

There are also plenty of activities for kids nearby.

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Considerations

Iola features a fantastic infinity pool, offering swimmers stunning views while in the pool. There is a drop off the infinity side so we recommend children are supervised at all times. Please refer to our general safety page if you would like more information about infinity pools.

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

In high season, and particularly on weekends, flights can be heard coming in to land at nearby Corfu Airport.

Please note that due to the risk of wildfires, the use of fire pits and barbecues is restricted when the weather is windy or temperatures are high. This is particularly common in July and August. More information will be provided in your House Guide and via your local specialist.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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Guest Reviews

Iola is a great villa with flawless service. What stood out were the views and the overall quality.

KR, visited August 2026

We loved Iola. We had a great experience from booking through to staying at the villa, and we loved having a local specialist to help with the final details like boat hire, food and wine delivery. The housekeeper was amazing, and we would definitely recommend both The Thinking Traveller and the villa.

Iola, visited July 2026

We had a great break at Iola, thank you. What stood out was the lovely pool, the view, the convenient location, and the wonderful housekeeper, who went above and beyond to help.

Verified guest, visited July 2025

We could not have had a more wonderful stay. Iola is perfect in every way-gorgeous home inside and out, spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds and bedding, an amazing workout room, and so much more. All of the staff went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. We had such a wonderful experience and didn’t want to leave. We highly recommend Iola and The Thinking Traveler!!

K.G., visited May 2023

Iola was beautiful. The views were fantastic and the modern décor and amenities were excellent.

DM, United Kingdom, visited October 2020

Iola was flawless and the in-villa chef served some of the best food we had ever had.

MP, United Kingdom, visited September 2020

Iola was finished to a very good standard.

Mr Cy Williams, United Kingdom, visited August 2020

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