I recently rented the Akrorama Villa during a trip I took with four others for my sister’s birthday and couldn’t speak more highly of the villa itself and Zenia, the villa’s host.
THE VILLA
The house itself was as beautiful as it is in the pictures, and there was plenty of space for all our people to spread out and relax. Everything was immaculately clean and every day there was a small crew who came in and cleaned up, as well as replaced the towels in all the bathrooms. Breakfast was provided each day as well, which was a nice touch and helped get us out the door more efficiently each morning. And while you may go into the experience expecting a small breakfast spread (like I did), you should know that each morning there was a hearty array of foods to eat—eggs, pastries, fruit, yogurt, juice, granola, etc. Amenities-wise, the villa has all the kitchen stuff you would need on a trip, a washing machine, Netflix, etc. The outdoor space is also amazing and a great way to relax and spend the time you aren’t exploring the island. If you end up renting a car during your stay, just know that there is a very narrow piece of road that requires you to squeeze between two houses in order to reach the villa. It’s not bad if you take your time, but something to know.
THE HOST
Zenia was bar far one of the best hosts I’ve come across on Airbnb. She was in constant contact before our trip and helped us arrange a lot of the activities before we even left for Greece (this included a cooking class, airport transfers, car rentals, sailing excursions, and more). She clearly knows a lot about the island’s hidden secrets and the best companies to book experiences with, and was very willing to share that information with us. She greeted us during the check in and showed us where everything was, and continued to make herself available during the entire duration of our trip. Again, I can’t say enough good things about her because she was phenomenal.
THE LOCATION
The villa is located on the quieter end of the island, which was perfect for our group and what we wanted from our trip. There is a small main square with a couple restaurants and a market, but don’t go in expecting it to be party central. We appreciated the quiet respite it provided from the larger towns on the island, and since we rented cars, we could easily bounce around and still have a peaceful oasis to return to. Of the experiences we tried, I can definitely recommend the cooking classes at Petra Kouzina, and the sailing excursion we did with Renieris Santorini Sailing Center. And if you need to rent a vehicle, check out Axion Rentals—they were incredibly helpful and the woman who worked there was very nice.