Alexios is the most attentive and thoughtful host. The house is as amazing as described (fully equipped and comfortably furnished) and the backyard equally beautiful including a top-end jacuzzi, BBQ, hammock and swing. The kitchen was full of top notch equipment - we enjoyed fresh squeeze orange juice from the cold press every morning.
The house is situated in the southwestern part of the island - Akrotiri, close to the red, white, and black beaches, and the prehistoric excavation site. Short walks to Akrotiri town center with a store and a few restaurants, and some beautiful sunsets.
Alexios picked us up from the airport, did a thorough walk through of the house and then helped us rent a car before marking out on a map all the interesting places on the island. From the inquiry stage and throughout our visit, Alexios was incredible responsive, kind, and easy to work with. He is obviously a host that cares about his guests' comfort and suggestions. For instance, we read in a prior review that the wifi could only be used on the first floor and there were no internet access in the bedrooms. We were ok with it but imagine our surprise when Alexios showed us a separate wifi router/network on the second floor. His thoughtfulness didn't stop there: Alexios made sure to stock the fridge/freezer with bottled water, oranges, and ice cream for our kids. The cabinets had plenty of bath and beach towels.
All in all, we would definitely stay at Villa Athena again - I can't say enough good things about it!