My girlfriend and I have just returned from here to our respective homes and I have to say we had a truly memorable and wonderful stay. That was not just because of the gorgeousness of Santorini itself (which is undeniable) but also because this villa is exceptional in every way. I am so happy we booked it. Everything was seamless from start to finish. We felt very well looked after throughout our entire 5 night stay. Giota (the villa Manager) was utterly charming and nothing was too much trouble. She explained everything on arrival and even provided us with a local mobile phone to call or message her with issues. Nice touch. There was a large ‘welcome’ bowl of fruit and a bottle of wine from the owners plus 6 bottles of water thrown in.
The accommodation itself is very beautifully done having been renovated in 2016 and it was very comfortable. There is air conditioning throughout the villa for the hot Summer months, 2 en-suite bedrooms and another separate bathroom. So we never had any bathroom conflicts! There is a daily cleaning service from the lovely Mariana who left the place spotless every day. That is a great plus. Who wants to clean on their holiday? So thank you Mariana for keeping us neat and tidy. In terms of the outdoor areas, there is a small front courtyard as you walk in through the main entrance door and this has a table, 2 chairs and a modern-looking gas BBQ. We didn’t use the BBQ in the end but it was great to know it was an option. Round the back of the villa, there is a lovely small-ish HEATED swimming pool with an outdoor table and seating area at one end and a sun lounger area at the other end. It was all very tastefully done. A real jewel. My girlfriend was so relieved to hear the pool was heated as she absolutely hates cold water. In fact, it was still a bit too cold for her liking when we first arrived so Giota very kindly asked the pool attendant (who came to clean the pool every morning) to increase the heating to a maximum of 33 degrees. This made a big difference and it was a real pleasure to use the pool after that. I was determined to make the most of it as it is not every day one can use a pool that is so private.
The location of the villa is amazing, right next to a bus stop, an ATM and a great little bakery which we used every day to buy our breakfast. The town of Kamari is an easy 10 minute walk away on the flat for those who are reasonably fit and able bodied. In Kamari, there is a large selection of nice beach front restaurants and shops. It came alive at night after about 7.30 / 8 pm. It looked very pretty all lit up in the evenings and for avid plane spotters, there is a front row seat for watching the planes arriving (very low) into Santorini airport. I loved that. Speaking of which, the villa is literally a 10-minute drive to/from the airport. So convenient.
I would like to thank Giota in particular for making a special trip (at no extra cost) to collect my girlfriend from the airport the morning after my own arrival (as she arrived on a separate flight). That was above and beyond. A lovely gesture at the end of our stay was a gift from the owners which I have yet to open as I write this review on the plane home. I believe it is a book about Santorini. I’m sure it will be a beautiful souvenir of a fabulous holiday.
I would love to come back to this villa one day as it has a very special place in my heart. If you are wondering where to book on this part of the island (near Kamari), look no more. You will not regret booking this place. It is truly 5 star in every respect. Just do it! Time to start working on my Greek Island retirement plans......