Where do I start, probably the best Airbnb experience i've ever had.
If you are looking to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle, the apartment is perfect. Avoid the abhorrent Oia crowds and stay with the locals!
Anna & Theo are the most friendly and welcoming people you could wish to imagine. Their feedback is precise and efficient and they genuinely care. No wonder they have such fantastic reviews, I can’t see why anyone couldn’t warm to them.
They use Takis and Elena to collect you from the airport at a small charge, definitely use this as it's loads easier than trying to use a private taxi. You can get to most places for £30 and he is efficient using WhatsApp. The streets are windy and narrow at the apartment, so unless you are making multiple trips the taxi option is a lot more suitable. We enjoyed drinking whilst away so did not want to hire a car, so we use Tak to help us get around the island. Another down to earth and incredibly friendly guy.
The apartment is beautiful, restored by A&T and they have done a wonderful job. I cannot believe how cool the apartment stayed at the height of summer. Air con in all rooms, it is almost too cold if you have it on during the night.
Shared access to the pool between 3 villas, the pool is a nice temperature but isn't heated (on our stay anyway).
All mod cons in the apartment, everything immaculately clean. Water, bread, eggs, pastries brought every day for you, you never seem to go without with A&T.
Maid service everyday, new towels and an apartment clean. Like being in a hotel, but on your own!
The terrace area is lovely and the sun loungers in near new condition. Perfect areas outside each apartment to lounge on bean bags and make use of the sun.
Terrace has the sun as soon as it rises and you get it around 10AM everywhere else.
I always read the reviews of places we are going to stay and in, wishing people would give some basic info about local shops, restaurants, bars etc.
There are a number of restaurants within close proximity, Stavros is an authentic Greek restaurant which meat on a rotisserie. The food is affordable and of good quality, the service is efficient and has a homely feel.
There is a guy selling fresh fish in the middle of Emporio, which is a short walk away. 10 mins.
There are bakery and local shops in walking distance.
Take the walk up the LONG hill for the sunset and you can walk another 20 minutes to Pyrgos. Kanoudi is nice as is the bakery.
Mataxi Mas and Psakari were the best two restaurants we visited, the Open Air Cinema is a short taxi ride away from MM.
Making me sad reading the above as we want to come back.