Book this immediately if it is available. You will not find a more perfect place.
You will not find a better super host anywhere. George thought of EVERY detail possible to make staying at Villa Penelope a luxurious experience, even down to having disposal (but nice) slippers available for all guests, 3 different coffee maker options to choose from, and wide-brimmed sun hats for lounging at the pool. He also provides an abundance of towels - both bath towels and pool towels, and the cleaning service refreshes them midweek for you.
George's communication was excellent and exceptional. He provided detailed information before our stay, checked in via email during the stay, and was generously detailed in suggestions for the area and in answering every question we had.
The villa itself if immaculate. The placement on the cliffs is dramatic and breathtaking. We stayed for a full week and every morning and night, the beauty of the sunrise / sunset overwhelmed me. We had 4 adults and 5 children here, and the set up of the living spaces allowed us to have the perfect co-shared interaction and family experience. Having 2 kitchens made family dinner preparation easy and fun. Our kids (ages 1-8) spent HOURS playing in the pool (even though it was cold when we were here in April) ... the pool set up is so wonderful that even the cold water didn't matter. The hammock on the deck is INCREDIBLE. The kids also spent hours running around the property - it has a beautiful stonework sidewalk. We brought walkie talkies for the kids to play and they felt like little adventurers. There's also a fabulous trail down the cliffside that goes right from the pool deck and allowed us to explore the property even more.
The outdoor dining area is well, magazine worthy. We forewent dining out (except for one night) and either cooked or picked up food from restaurants just to be able to do our family dinners at the outdoor table. I loved the outdoor area so much that, even though I was tired, I woke at 6AM every morning JUST to spend more time out there with my coffee before everyone else woke up.
The beds are extremely comfortable and well equipped. The kitchens have every item you could need - even a juicer, which was fun for our kids to make fresh squeezed orange juice. The fridges were large and even had an ice maker (!!!) and ice trays - our first seeing this at an AirBB&B in Europe. We were welcomed when we arrived with a large fruit spread from George and flowers that filled the villa with a beautiful aroma.
I could write 10 more paragraphs about how wonderful this property is and how trustworthy George is as a host. Just book this and find out for yourself - you won't regret your decision. THANK YOU GEORGE!!!