We spent our holidays on the island of Corfu end of July 2014. The booking of Villa Ariti turned out to be a very good decision. We experienced a very affectionate and warm-hearted reception by our host family. We found the house exactly as described. It is very well equipped, washing machine, hair dryer and coffee machine inclusive. The interior comprises a cosy taste. The house is part of a row of connected buildings with separate units. The villa has a veranda in front, close to the private parking, and a terrace in the back with access to a small but very nice garden. There we found two lemon trees with a hammock in between, a brand new barbecue and a staircase allowing access to the roof. Both, veranda and terrace have a hard roof. This gives two very pleasant locations especially during the hot daytime. The flat roof of the house is not fully developed but we enjoyed climbing up there in the morning to have a look around, experience the weather or watch the sea. The house is located very close to the sea and to a small beach, which is accessible by a narrow footpath and stair. The beach is small, but there are plenty of other beaches nearby. To go there, a car, motorbike or quad is necessary.
Villa Ariti is located in the very quiet (except the nice sound of cicadas during daylight) area of Kanouli. Our host family recommended the tavern Avra Oceanos at Prasoudi beach and we went there for dinner several times. The very friendly and relaxing atmosphere with a spectacular view on the sea combined with good Greek kitchen was great. Issos beach with the cool beach bar was the favourite of our seven years old daughter, just where surfers had fun too. In addition, Halikounas beach is very nice and very long. We like to recommend horse riding just between Issos beach and Korissia Lake. Besides it is a nice ride through a primeval environment and the guide explains plants, bushes, turtle tracks etc..