Well, what can I say? The views are some of the best you will get in Europe- hands down! Santorini does not disappoint and you get the same view everybody wants to see up at the castle (behind you and to the left), of the sunset. You definitely pay a premium for this! This is the most expensive place I have ever stayed and this was for the special occasion of proposing to my partner. I got a private chef for the occasion and thankfully this is someone Panos uses. The setting is picture perfect; sweeping views of sea, islands and the caldera, both terraces facing west toward the sunset.
The accommodation itself inside is adequate- a little smaller and slightly more basic than I imagined from the photos but one look out of the window makes it worthwhile. The jacuzzi is a welcome addition. It is heated which is great for the evening but does not soothe as much during a hot day! You have 2 terraces leading one to another- the first good for breakfast and the second for evening food, drinks and sunset.
Panos' communication was fairly good throughout- a couple of times messages were not returned for a couple of days. However, he gave some decent restaurant and boat trip info, which I later used. Again the boat trip advised is not cheap but worth it! It made the day special before my proposal!
Panos organises porters and transfers from Port or airport for 50 euros for 2 people and you must make sure you have spare cash to tip the porters as it is obviously winding steps down and up from the villa. This was well handled but if I've already paid a month's wages for the stay, I would have thought the porters would be paid well! Also the shower is a little cold which is good after sun but not great on a morning get up.
The breakfast was adequate and functional and nice to eat out on the veranda! Yoghurt, fruit, pastries, bread and eggs. And a really decent coffee machine was welcomed...
This was a great stay for a few nights. Let's face it; one man's luxury is another's normality but I think for the average person this is expensive, as it was for us! However, if you want a special place for a few days then this is it with the views, if not the size.
I shall always remember the place fondly.