I’ve noticed that whenever someone says something negative in an Airbnb review, the host often leaves a reply of, “You should have said something during your stay and I would have made it right!” My feeling is, if you are a host, you should have a certain level of standards to begin with so guests don’t have to alert you to your shortcomings.
Honest review— the good and the bad:
Good: Ritsa, the host, was very nice and communicative. We had flight delays and had to change pickup details about three times and she always responded promptly. When we arrived, Greece was having a heat wave like it hadn’t seen in 30 years and our room hadn’t had AC turned on prior to our arrival, so it was very uncomfortable. She brought a fan and gave us a better room the following night. The bus stop is a short walk away, as is a mini mart, and the beach is also a short walk. Transportation back to the airport was arranged for us, for a fee of 25 euros (it was free for pickup).
The bad: Everything in Santorini is overpriced, and this place was no exception. I’ve honestly experienced nicer bathrooms in campgrounds. It was just run-down, with chipping paint, cheap towels and bedding, and hard, uncomfortable beds. It could be improved substantially with just a few changes…
1) Invest in some “Do not disturb” hangtags for the doors! TWICE in one day, the housekeeper barged in on us without knocking. I asked her to knock in the future, which I think annoyed her, but come on. Who walks right in to someone’s bedroom without knocking?
2) Get some mattress toppers or pads.
3) Supply small shampoos and toiletries, as well as bottled water for guests in the room.
4) Provide better quality towels and bedding, and more than one thin blanket.
5) Provide more umbrellas in the pool area.
The breakfast was meh. There were ants in the room, but that’s probably to be expected. I wouldn’t stay here again, nor would I recommend it to others, simply because the overall quality was sub-par. I’ve stayed at better Motel 6’s in the US. I hate to be negative because I do think the host means well and tries to keep it tidy, but they really need to put a little money into maintenance and upgrades. (And I’m not a prissy person who can’t rough it, but when paying for a hotel/resort , I expect better than a hostel.)