The house at the head of the bay

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

6 Bathrooms

Josephine House is a great option for those who are looking for the best of both worlds. A stay there will allow you both to enjoy time in the private surroundings of your home from home and nip down to gently buzz of charming Kalami Bay, with its pebbly beach, its bars and its seafront tavernas.

Key Highlights

  • Gated heatable infinity pool
  • Walkable to beach/sea
  • Sea views
  • Gym
  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Walking distance to restaurant(s)
  • Walking distance to shop(s)

Gallery

The pool and views out to sea.

The pool and views out to sea.

Al fresco dining with a view of Kalami Bay.

Al fresco dining with a view of Kalami Bay.

Kalami bay.

Kalami bay.

Josephine House's gorgeous infinity pool.

Josephine House's gorgeous infinity pool.

The luminous open-plan living and dining area.

The luminous open-plan living and dining area.

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What stood out about Josephine House were the views and the convenience. Our experience in a few words? Relaxed, calm, chilled out.

– Verified guest, visited 2026

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Double beds3
  • Flexible double/twin bed1
  • Bathrooms6
  • En-suite bathrooms4 of 6
  • Floor plan

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

  • Gated heatable infinity pool
    12x5m
  • Gym
  • Gym equipment

Services

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

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Ice maker
  • Dishwasher

Entertainment & Tech

  • ADSL Wi-Fi Internet
  • Satellite TV
  • Stereo

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 IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Corfu airport30km-19miles-50mins
Nearest shops, bars, tavernas and watersports facilitiesKalami, 10 mins walk
Nearest beachKalami, 10 mins walk
Agios Stefanos6.5km-4miles-15mins
Avlaki beach7.5km-4.5miles-15mins
Barbati beach10km-6miles-15mins
Kassiopi8km-5miles-12mins
Acharavi20km-12miles-25mins
Corfu Town28km-17miles-45mins

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 3: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 4: double-twin bed (190/95x200cm), en-suite shower room

All bedrooms at Josephine House are accessed externally.

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

accommodation at Josephine House is spread over two wings connected by a covered terrace. The main entrance takes one into the communal area. From an entrance hall, off which there is a guest shower room and a utility room, six steps take one down to an open-plan living and dining area with a wall of sofas, a table and a well-equipped modern kitchen. White walls, grey flooring and the natural wood tones of the beamed ceiling set the style for the rest of the house, and three sets of sliding glass doors drink in the sea views and provide access to the terraces.

The glass doors to one end of this luminous space open onto a central, split-level covered terrace looking out over the pool and the sea. Here there is an al fresco dining area and, up a few steps, a lounge area. From here one accesses the first of the four bedrooms in the second wing, a double with en-suite shower room.

Back on the lower level of the covered terrace, a sea-view walkway takes one to the other three bedrooms: first, accessed up a few steps, is a double with en-suite shower room; this is followed by another double with en-suite shower room; last is the main bedroom, a double-twin, also with en-suite shower room.

Accommodation at Josephine is completed by a fitness room with treadmill and multi-gym, situated below the second bedroom and accessed via steps from near the covered terrace.

Outside

al fresco life at Josephine House takes place on the sea-facing side of the house. A glass-fronted balcony walk-way, accessed from the communal areas and three of the bedrooms, runs along the façade of the house. Towards the centre is a deeper area of shady terrace area on two levels, with a dining table below and a lounge area above.

Two flights of steps lead down from the balcony walk-way to the beautiful pool. Decked areas furnished with loungers delimit each end, and a partially submerged shallow section at the infinity edge provides the perfect spot for sunbathing . At one end a wise old olive tree offers shade for a sitting area and partially separates the pool from Josephine House's last surprise, a large covered al fresco dining area served by a "whole-lamb-sized" barbecue, a fridge, a bar, an ice-maker, a prep area, a sink and a bathroom with shower. It is the perfect spot for Epicurean pursuits.

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About the Area

Josephine House looks over and is just 10 minutes' walk from the beach, tavernas, shops and watersports facilities (think boat hire, windsurfing and lots more) of lovely, picturesque Kalami. On the southern side of the bay is the famous White House, once home to the writer Lawrence Durrell. It is now a seafront restaurant and bar, where you can sit and imagine James Bond stopping in for a Vodka Martini (parts of For Your Eyes Only were filmed there). Josephine House is also ideally placed for discovering the beaches and fishing villages northeast of Corfu, including those of Agios Stefanos, Avlaki, Barbati and Acharavi. For a spot of nightlife, bustling Kassiopi is just a 15-minute drive away. Heading south, charming Corfu Town with its fortifications and historic labyrinth of streets is about 45 minutes' drive and well worth a visit. If you're travelling with kids, there are plenty of stimulating activities and attractions for children within easy reach.

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Considerations

Josephine House 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.

The number of steps that must be negotiated to get into and/or around this property might make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems.

Although this property is located within walking distance of some shops and restaurants, we strongly recommend that you hire a car.

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

What stood out about Josephine House were the views and the convenience. Our experience in a few words? Relaxed, calm, chilled out.

Verified guest, visited September 2026

We loved the location of Josephine House! It's an easy walk to the beach, restaurants, and town. And the pool is beautiful with views of the ocean. We would return.

Jackie Misshula, visited July 2026

Josephine House is just a great place to relax. Super-comfortable accommodation, great amenities, great location.

MM, visited June 2026

The position of Josephine House was exactly what we had asked for - a short walk to the local village and local restaurants and also for a quick dip in the sea as a change to the pool. The villa itself was beautiful and had everything we wanted and the staff were incredibly helpful. I couldn't think of a more perfect place for a super-relaxing week with our family.

LG, visited June 2025

Josephine House is in a wonderful location and beautifully appointed. It's very clean, has a lovely pool and is very well equipped. If we had to sum up our stay in a few words, they would be: luxury; location, location, location; great website and service.

Elizabeth Elliott, visited August 2024

We had an incredible experience at Josephine House and we will definitely be back and using Thinking Traveller again to arrange our holiday. What stood out was the quality and location of the villa and the chef we hired, who prepared great dinners.

Verified guest, visited August 2024

Everyone in our party thought the villa and location was exceptional.

J.R., visited September 2023

We loved the position of Josephine House, close to the beach of Kalami and the restaurants.

CH, United Kingdom, visited September 2021

Josephine House's gorgeous infinity pool.

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