We stayed at the villa for 12 days. On and off there were 9 people. Some of us had to leave early, and only stayed 8 days. Some arrived a few days later and stayed thru the entire time. Overall, this is a very beautiful villa. It has everything you need for a big group of people. Nice pool, barbecue, front balcony with amazing views. Barbara is very helpful. She recommended a lot of good activities for us, arranged taxis, cars, ATV's, and a boat!!! Time saving person!!! You dont need to go around the agencies and search. She can do it all for you!!
However, there were a few things we did not expect:
1. Villa is not that close to the beach. it says 200m in the description. In reality, its a long walk to the nicest beach. consider about 25 min. One of our couples had a little baby, and it was a little long and hard walk. You have to climb the hill on the way back. And that was not easy with a 10 month old baby and a stroller.
2. Because the Villa is located on the top of the hill, you can expect some workout to get you groceries up. I mean groceries for 9 people:)!!
3. The ad did not say anything about the host leaving in the Villa. For that price we expected complete privacy. So, dont be surprised to see Barbara leaving in the basement and checking on you every day. You may find closed windows and moved towels. One day she walked in on my still sleeping friends.
4. Kitchen was not so well equipped. It lacking good dishes, knifes, cutting boards, and good quality cookware. Kitchen towels and some essential cleaning supplies were also at a minimum.
5. One requirement is to close all doors and windows and turn all AC's off when we leave the house. Well, this is extremely difficult with 9 people and coordinating everyone's schedule. Also, there are a loot of doors around the house you need to close every day. I am not complaining, but after seen that Barabara lives there in the ground floor and check on us, we stopped worrying. Why? if she can always close it.
6. You have to maintain cleanness all the time, or Barbara will pointed out to you. We cleaned every day, but seriously... we are not 3rd grade kids to be reminded. Honestly, we wanted privacy. Alliterate, we get charged cleaning fee and that should cover any complications.
So, overall, the Villa is beautiful. Location is not ideal, but views are gougers. Barbara is helpful, but lives with you and will control you as much as she can.
We loved Greece, and definitely will comeback!!!