Soil of Sun is an oasis! From the moment we arrived, we felt as though we were cocooned in its serenity, especially after the hustle and bustle of spending a few days in Oia. There are 3 adjacent villas on the property and we stayed in the one closest to the road. The villas are very well sound-proofed so you can’t hear street noise or other occupants from inside the villas.
We really appreciated the beautiful design and craftsmanship of this villa - tasteful and luxurious yet minimalist and functional. It’s also very spacious - there are 2 bedrooms (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs - each with its own bathroom and the downstairs bedroom has a separate entrance as well). There are separate A/C units in the bedrooms and main area. The kitchen is equipped with a large fridge, coffee maker, and various tableware. The TV has Netflix, Prime Video, etc., so you can sign into your own accounts. From the large balcony, you can enjoy stunning views of the landscape - ocean views, vineyards, and the property's immaculately maintained gardens. There are also multiple lounge areas in the patio area downstairs. And of course, soaking in your private and warm plunge pool is such a treat.
Megalochori is a lovely and quaint town. Even without a car, there was much for us to explore on foot and we definitely would have enjoyed a more extended stay. As mentioned by other reviewers, there’s a bakery called “The Family” just a few minutes walk down the road from the villa. This place is amazing — it’s basically a cafe/restaurant, bakery, ice cream shop, and liquor/convenience store all in one and it’s open 24/7. The family that runs it also offers horseback riding tours (Santorini Horse Riding - highly recommended). Also recommend going to Venetsanos Winery, which is less than a minute walk from the villa, for gorgeous cliff/caldera views and great wines. Another perk of this villa is its close proximity to Athinios Ferry Port. We left Santorini via ferry and it was just a quick 10 min drive down the hill to the port and our host was able to help arrange the ride.
We only stayed for 3 nights but we enjoyed Soil of Sun so much and wish we had stayed longer. Highly recommended!