Wow! The listing is amazing but does not give this location the credit it deserves. The villa has more than a private jacuzzi on a private terrace, it offers unparalleled privacy and incredible views. John's villa is situated alone on the cliff just above the road to Ammoudi Bay, a short walk to Oia center. The views of Thirasia and the sunset are unobstructed, the terrace privacy is unmatched. The accommodations are excellent, clean, and welcoming. The villa really is an ode to what Santorini is meant to be and you will feel happiness as the sun warms you on the terrace during sunset, calm as you listen to the sea waves beneath you, and relaxed as you wake up to views of blue skies from your bed every morning.
The team that supports John must also be mentioned. Not only did John arrange for private bus transfer from the airport to the villa but we were welcomed upon arrival by John's colleague Thanos. Thanos provided a tour of the villa, a history of the island, and sat with us for about an hour and helped craft an incredible itinerary for our stay on the island. Thanos was available to make restaurant and experience bookings and provided much needed advice on the better restaurants and experiences to include, all based on relationships he fostered and experience he has gained. He did not push us one way or another but provided much needed insight and his recommendations were always top notch. He arranged transfers for us on the island, oftentimes handling that himself and providing great conversation along the way. I wish we would've pulled the trigger to have the private chef come to the villa earlier because it wasn't available for the day we hoped by the time I asked, so be prepared to make decisions. He recommended a different catamaran tour than we booked because of the proximity to Ammoudi bay which saved us transfer time as we could just walk down and meet up with the tour and not have to be transferred between Vlychada port. His wine tour recommendation was excellent, 3 wineries, snacks and tasting at each plus dinner at the second, and sunset views at the 3rd. The couple running the wine tour we're as great at hosting as Thanos. He recommended the perfect beach club experience even guiding us away from the more expensive cabana rentals because he knew you didn't need them, he was right. He made dinner reservations for us out and placed food orders to the house when we wanted to eat in and enjoy the sunset at the villa. He was able to book a dream dinner at Onar in Firostefani on our last night and ensured a time that gave us the best sunset we could experience besides that at the villa. Thanos provided transfer service and always got us to our destinations on time and picked us up timely, he even got up early and took us to the airport at 0515.
So, do yourself a favor, book the Ode Villa Santorini. You will love the villa accommodations and all of the service John has arranged with his team. It will be a luxurious experience and one that like my wife and I, you will cherish and remember forever.