
Ondine
Vathi, Meganissi
The sea at the end of the garden
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Key Highlights
- Garden gate beach/sea access
- Pool
- Sea views
- Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
- Jetty/dock
- Barbecue
- Gym equipment
- Table tennis
This was our second visit to Ondine. We loved it so much last year we booked while we were still there. It’s a beautiful villa on a gorgeous inlet. The sea access is a highlight for us, as is walking distance to the harbour of Vathi. Our experience in a few words? Beautiful villa, spacious, sea swimming and kayaking. Excellent team. Perfect weather.
– AB, visited 2026
Overview
- GuestsUp to 8
- Bedrooms4
- Double bed1
- Flexible double/twin beds3
- Bathrooms4
- En-suite bathrooms3 of 4
Features and Amenities
The property
- Sea views
- Water sports equipment
- Private parking
Geography
- Garden gate beach/sea access
- Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
- Jetty/dock
Pool & Wellness
- Pool9x4m
- Gym equipment
Services
- Local knowledge and recommendations
- On-the-ground support
- Wine delivery service
Kitchen & Dining
- Barbecue
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Entertainment & Tech
- Table tennis
- Topper sailboat
- Table football
Includes
- Bespoke itinerary planning and exclusive experiences
- Exclusive use of your private villa and grounds
- Effortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
- Award-winning local expertise throughout your stay
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
Getting to and around
Bedroom details
- Bedroom 1: double bed (180x200cm), en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 2: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), adjacent shower room
- Bedroom 3: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 4: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), 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.
Reduced Occupancy
During the shoulder seasons, Ondine has a reduced price for a group of up to 4 that only need up to 2 bedrooms. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy, bedrooms 1 and 2 or bedrooms 1 and 3 will be prepared for you.About the property
Inside
accommodation at Ondine is on two floors. The main access is into the spacious open concept living and dining area and well-equipped kitchen. Wall-length sliding glass doors in the living and dining area bring in the outside areas and offer views of the pool and the sea.The ground floor is also home to two light and airy bedrooms, a double with en-suite shower room and a double-twin with a shower room next door. Both have direct access to the pool terrace.
On the first floor are two more bedrooms, a double and a double-twin, each with their own en-suite shower rooms and a shared balcony overlooking the pool and the sea. The double also opens onto a fully furnished, communal terrace with stunning views, which may also be accessed from the landing. All bedrooms and living area have ceiling fans as well as air-con.
Outside
sitting in around 1.25 acres of private gardens, Ondine's outside areas offer space, peace and privacy. The main terrace, directly accessed via the living and dining areas, comprises a large shaded area for al fresco meals and lounging around, and a wonderful pool overlooking the bay below.A wide, easy path leads from this terrace through the mature gardens down to the boat-jetty where you can take out Ondine's four kayaks (two doubles and two singles), 4 SUP boards, or one of the three sailing dinghies: Topper Magno (up to 4 people), a Topper Topaz (2 people) and a Topper Taz (1 person or 2 children). The Taz is specifically for children and very easy to sail, even for a complete beginner. These dinghies and the jetty are all shared with Al Olivar, the sister-villa next door however each house has its own private boat mooring and bathing platform.
Ondine and Al Olivar are some of the few villas in the area with their own moorings, and guests who hire a boat may moor it there during their stay (please check with us to ensure it's not too big to moor here), explore the island by water and even sail to Vathi for shopping or lunch!
To one side of the villa is a second panoramic terrace complete with barbecue and al fresco dining area. The upper floor bedrooms have their own panoramic terraces - perfect for sipping a cup of coffee in the morning - and for the evening sundowner, the first floor terrace is our favourite spot.
EOT Licence No.266103763840
About the Area
Ondine is situated above a stunning bay on the north coast of Meganissi, just a 15-minute walk from the seafront tavernas, shops and harbour of Vathi. This superb position may mean you will not wander too far from your comfortable surroundings, but should you wish to, Meganissi and its neighbouring island, Lefkada, are eminently visitable in a week and there are numerous bays and shingle beaches to explore.
Meganissi covers just 20 square kilometres but has plenty to offer, with numerous bays and beaches to explore, sleepy white-washed villages, such as Katomeri or Spartochori, to wander around and lots of good walking paths in the centre of the island.
The two main harbours of Vathi and Spilia are great spots for dining on fish, whiling away an hour or two with a drink in hand or setting out on one of the frequent ferries to visit other islands in the Ionian archipelago.
Considerations
You may also wish to know that the pool has a single depth of 1.5m.
Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.
Although this property is located within walking distance of some shops and restaurants, we strongly recommend that you hire a car.
The bay below Ondine can get quite busy with boats in July and August and those who moor there are sometimes audible in the villa's outdoor areas.
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.
Guest Reviews
This was our second visit to Ondine. We loved it so much last year we booked while we were still there. It’s a beautiful villa on a gorgeous inlet. The sea access is a highlight for us, as is walking distance to the harbour of Vathi. Our experience in a few words? Beautiful villa, spacious, sea swimming and kayaking. Excellent team. Perfect weather.
AB, visited September 2026
What stood out about Ondine? The access to the sea, the beautiful setting, and the fantastic location. It's great to be able to use paddle boards and kayaks.
Verified guest, visited August 2026
Ondine is wonderful and our experience was super relaxing - everything was thought of in advance. We will return.
NB, visited August 2026
Ondine is in a great location and had everything a family of teenage and younger children would need. It's a beautiful villa with beautiful views, close to Vathi. Our experience in a few words? Wonderful, extremely helpful staff, and seamless travel transitions. Tyou for planning a wonderful stress-free holiday.
Verified guest, visited July 2026
Ondine is a beautiful villa. We loved the terrace and pool area where we spent most of our time. The village of Vathi was just 15 minutes walk or 10 minutes by boat. Having direct sea access was a big highlight for swimming in the warm sea, and using the kayaks. The house was very well equipped for a group of friends. The experience was hugely helped by the Local Specialist who is incredibly helpful, professional and friendly. Overall we loved it so much we are returning next year.
AB, visited September 2025
Ondine is a quality villa in a stunning location. We loved the views and the fact that it had its own pontoon, a beautiful bay, kayaks and paddle boards. Would we return? Yes, we love its location.
Verified guest, visited August 2025
We had been once before to Ondine and our return heightened our sense that this is a really special place. The views are stunning and the villa itself has all we could wish for. It's an ideal place to relax in enchanting surroundings. Would we return? Yes, yes! It could easily become a sort of second home.
David Taylor, visited July 2025
Ondine's location was lovely. The villa itself was well presented and laid out. The garden area was lovely and the outdoor fans were a great addition. Having screens on the windows is great as well.
Verified guest, visited June 2025

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