Amazing! The House of the Singing Birds is the place to be when you're visiting Santorini. First and foremost due to Eleni & Costas - it doesn't get any better when it comes to hospitality! From the very first warm welcome to the last second, when we - after 7 perfect days and nights - had to leave this beautiful gem! We came as guests and left as friends. That is much more than you can expect from a picture perfect holiday... The old winery and especially the House of the Singing Birds is a magic place - it is cozy, welcoming and makes you feel at home right from the start. Everything is at least as shown in the pictures (or even better) - very well maintained and spotlessly clean. We loved the tiny kitchen (equipped with everything you need to make a romantic dinner) and the terrace on top with a fantastic view to the ocean. The place is idyllic and very quiet, with a wonderful church right in the back, and Finikia is just lovely. It is a nice and easy 15 minute walk to Oia. We appreciated all the little talks to Eleni & Costas and the secrets they shared with us: from famous last wine bottles in hidden supermarkets (Hatzidakis Pyrgos 2010!!!) to incredible swimming spots - not to forget the secret late night ferry to Thirassia to enjoy a free concert with incredibly talented opera singers from Athens. The old winery is so beautiful - no wonder: Eleni is an amazing architect - Chapeau! You can tell it from every little detail (thanks for the flowers!) Highly recommended: a wine tasting at Sigalas Winery - one of the top winerys in Santorini, located in Finikia. Try the Nyxtepi (Nychteri)!!! And if you're looking for an amazing restaurant, hop in the car and make your way to Kamari: Restaurant Elia at Bellonias Villas is highly recommended. We also enjoyed some fantastic meals at Selene (Pyrgos) and at Melinas (Akrotiri Beach). Eleni & Costas - we will meet again. Promised! Thank you for everything - you are amazing!
Kirsten & Volker, Heidelberg, Germany