I can't say enough about how amazing my experience was at Evangelia's traditional residence while exploring Santorini. My pictures and descriptions will not do the listing or the actual experience any justice.

I was in Corfu for a friends' wedding then traveling to Santorini by myself (this was also my first time in Santorini). After reading some of the previous reviews, I knew this was the residence that I wanted to stay at instead of one of the more expensive modern hotels.

Evangelia made me feel so welcome from the minute I arrived. She had prepared a light snack + water and offered to drive me and the other guest staying in the room next door to the bus stop so that we could go exploring.

Every morning she made the most amazing breakfast I've ever had - honestly probably one of the better meals I had throughout the island. She has the patio set up in the shade so you can eat and watch the sun over the water. Her dog Lucy is the absolute cutest and would come play outside as well.

Each day after coming back from exploring the island, the room & bathroom would be cleaned and the bed made - and twice in a day! She even kept water and soda's in the fridge and mini toiletries in the bathroom like shampoo and conditioner.

The neighborhood is much more remote than the bigger towns like Oia or Fia but I preferred it that way so I wasn't surrounded by so many other tourists and could experience a more traditional environment. It was quiet and peaceful.

I would highly recommend staying here for your first visit to Santorini or at least a few nights during your visit to the island. It is such a unique setting. I almost felt like a local after a few days of learning how to get around on the bus and being able to make my way down the hill back to the house.

Evangalia had also arranged for a van to bring me to the house on the first day and another to take me back to the airport. She also called for a taxi one night when I wanted to go out.

She is the most thoughtful and kind host that you could hope for. I absolutely plan on staying at her residence again one day in the future.