The villa is located in the charming old village of Pyrgos, which used to be the capital of Santorini. We were met by the housekeeper Lolla at the car park which is a short walk from the villa (since the villa is not directly accessible by car) who showed us the basic amenities and do's & don'ts of the place. The villa is comprised of one large living space, one bedroom, one kitchen and one bathroom. The villa is unique and ideally located with easy access to Fira and Oia on one side and the unique beaches with black lava sand. Tip: don't carry heavy luggage - the walk up a cobbled pathway is not a good idea if you are lugging heavy luggage.

The villa will comfortably sleep 4, 2 in the bedroom which offers some privacy and 2 in the double bed placed in a sunken area at one end of the living space. We were a family of 5 so the 5th bed was a sofa but since it was in two pieces it really did not make for a very good bed as it came apart at the middle during the night. There is a small jacuzzi outside but we could not get the hot water to work - perhaps we were not putting it on correctly.

The kitchen is functional and bathroom is big but has half height walls separating it from the living space which was a little disconcerting - especially if your meal did not agree with you. There is wifi and the speed is fine.

Since the villa is built in an old winery the temperature is naturally comfortable and there is a small table mounted air-conditioner that keeps the temperature comfortable. We stayed for 3 nights and you don't get any cleaning service, bed-sheet changes or towel changes for a 3 night stay.

In conclusion I would say that the villa was very good value for money, very charming and unique, clean and functional. The location is excellent and you have access of cafe's and a general store a short walk away. Lolla was very friendly and helpful and Sotiris allowed us a late check-out and leave our luggage at the villa until we left for our flight which was at 8.25pm in the evening. I would certainly return to the place but perhaps as a group of 4 and not 5.