After a year of isolation at home in the States, the wife and I decided it was time to take a bucket list trip.
We wanted something unique, where we could experience the culture, meet good people, eat great food, enjoy amazing scenery, explore, and live life to the fullest! If that's you, THIS IS YOUR PLACE! There's so much to say so this will be a lengthy but hopefully helpful post.
First and foremost, the label Superhost does not begin to describe how helpful Vicky was on a daily basis! Weeks ahead of the trip she was sending us restaurants, beaches, activities, anything we could ask for. Not only did she arrange our transfers but she would make LAST minute reservations for us all the time! We wanted to go to the beach, she'd set up a bungalow for us, we wanted a ATV then a Dune Buggy, day of, in a couple hours it was delivered. We needed recommendations, she had all the inside scoops! Guys, she's great! A huge asset if you're feeling unsure about where to go or what to do! Can't recommend her highly enough!
2. The locals! This villa is located in the PERFECT place in Imerovigli! We went to Oai..ehh overcrowded and touristy, we went to Fira...did like Fira a lot!, but we LOVED Imerovigli! It had a charm with the locals that is unparalleled! We met the guys at the market who invited us over for dinner and drinks, they're so kind and welcoming. Go meet George and his dad! The markets are easily walkable (2 minute walk), the restaurants we fell in love with! The waiters and owners were lovely (I'll get to the food) AND everything from both tips of the island are merely 15-20 min away! You get all the beauty of Santorini with, in our case, no overcrowding, and all the stunning views.
3. The villa itself is so charming. Now, it was just my wife and I. The bathroom is made for smaller people. I myself am around 6ft and was a challenge at times. But it has so much character and the balcony gives you a stunning view every.single.night. We spent every night on the balcony sipping wine and enjoying the city. The kitchen is small but you don't need much, trust me you won't be in there much, though we did enjoy the coffee maker she had. Small fridge to stock cold cuts and breakfast from the market. The bed was very comfortable for me, I like a firm mattress, the wife likes a little softer but she agrees it was good. There are several levels but an open floor plan so big groups might not have as much privacy. We used the upstairs for napping and downstairs post dinner and wine. Overall, if you like the photos, you'll love this place! They're very accurate.
4. The FOOD! You are literally 3 minutes away from some of the best food I've ever had in my life! I have some recommendations but literally do yourself a favor and just wander into ANY OF THEM and you are guaranteed to have a wonderful meal! We loved La Maison (fine dining) ask for Petros and Harra for wonderful insight to the food and wine selection, Skaros (Greek Soul food), and Rare (for a good steak).
Overall, this trip was the perfect introduction to Greece! We will be coming back and would stay here again in the blink of an eye! Thank you Vicky and Thank you Greece!!