This review is NOT for Villa Matilde, Oia, Santorini. Don’t misunderstand, we rented Villa Matilde but upon our arrival were told that the owner returned unexpectedly so we were upgraded to GeorgOIA House. Maria manages approximately 40 properties in Santorini and many of the reviews for Villa Matilde are also not for that house; which, unfortunately, makes it difficult to trust the reviews because you don’t know when a review says “We enjoyed watching the sunset from here on many nights” that it is not actually referring to Villa Matilda but because you don’t know otherwise you assume that when you rent the place that you as well will get the same amazing sunset view, simply not so because the review is for another house. This review is for GeorgOIA House where we actually stayed. GeorgOIA House is fantastic. Felt like we were living the ‘lifestyles of the rich and famous.’ Nice balcony for relaxing at the end of the day with spectacular view (though not of the sunset here either) and has a spa (though not heated so water was cold.) Five beds, three bedrooms; one on the main floor and two downstairs which was perfect for 5 single travelers. House comes with concierges, Eleni, who is very attentive and porter to help you with your luggage both at check in and check out. Refrigerator was stocked with milk, juice, yogurt, bread, sandwich meat and cheese, bottle of wine and more than six 2-liter bottles of water; totally unexpected, daily housekeeping is included, very centrally located in Oia. Maria is amazing. Anything you want or need she can provide or arrange for you. Maria arranged a car and driver to and from the airport for us and Eleni arranged flying dress photo shoots for three of our travel companions. Communication with Maria is great; she is quick to respond to any and all questions of which I had multiple. I highly recommend Maria and her team. Everything was superb!!!
They say that September is a shoulder month; most of the tourist have left and the prices have come down, which, if that is accurate, I cannot imagine how it must be in the height of season. I found it to be quite busy with tourist and sufficiently pricey, but we loved our stay and highly recommend Maria and her team to make your stay memorable. I would just suggest that you name the villa that you stayed at in your review so that others reading it know which one it is actually for.