It's hard to know where to start with this review as there was so much that was beyond exceptional during our week at Aegean Blue.
To begin with the property itself, it is not the usual luxury rental. There are so many beautiful little details, pieces of furniture, art and personal touches that make it feel like a home away from home. Great thought has been put into the comfort of the guests, such as shower gel; bathrobes; a fridge full of gorgeous local food... the host,Nikos,goes above and beyond to make you comfortable. Linens are crisp, beds are comfortable and the dining areas, BBQ and bar have everything you need to entertain at the villa.
The thing that will literally take your breath away, however, is the view! It's almost like the view from a luxury yacht. All you see in every direction is sea, horizon and so many beautiful Cycladic islands. Add to that a beautiful pool and gardens that have been carefully and painstakingly tended to, and it feels like you have found a small piece of paradise. We were so in love with this beautiful place that we decided to have our wedding reception here. Seeing our guests' reaction to their surroundings was priceless!!
Now for the hospitality. Nikos truly made us feel more like family than guests. Nothing was too much trouble and he was always on-hand to offer his assistance if you needed it. He stayed in a small apartment underneath the main villa. It is completely out of view, but he's there should you need. He and his partner, Hilde, offered us great assistance throughout the wedding, both the lead up to it and on the day itself. We felt incredibly looked after. We connected so well with them over the past year, through our dialogue, that we invited them to the wedding, which we fear they helped more than enjoyed it.
In addition to Nikos you are in the extremely kind & capable hands of his live in property team, husband & wife Hassan & Halliemae. Hassan looks after the grounds & cooked us the most amazing welcome BBQ. And Halliemae not only looked after all the cleaning, but was a constant ray of sunshine, always smiling and happy to help. They are both such warm, beautiful, hard-working people ensuring that your stay is both a pleasant and comfortable one.
All in all, this place and the people who have built it and cared for it over the years are magic! We have travelled extensively, but no view has compared with those of Aegean Blue. Our only fear is that nowhere ever will!! We might just have to go back! If you have the opportunity to book this incredible property, don't hesitate. It is guaranteed to be one of the best experiences you will have.