We had such a magical experience staying in Alexandros’ house I don’t know where to start with this review. When we booked the house for a longer term stay we were looking for a place that was hidden from the tourist hubs so we felt like we were living in a traditional Greek village, but also close enough that we could access Fira and other popular places easily. We also wanted privacy but a connection with the local people and neighbours. Oh and of course we wanted the dream accommodation with white buildings, blue shutters and a hammock with an ocean view... At Alexandros’ house in Pyrgos we found all of that and so much more. This place is really a dream come true… The house is located on a quiet street on the outskirts of one of the island’s most beautiful villages. It’s clean and open with lots of light, a beautiful terrace with a hammock and chairs where you can enjoy the sunrise over the ocean (just as impressive as the famous Santorini sunsets!). The kitchen has everything you need and the internet connection is fast and reliable. We had a longer stay in Santorini so chose not to rent a car but just do a lot of walking around the island and use the buses to get home. We weren’t in any hurry so this worked for us but I imagine people staying for shorter periods would want the flexibility of renting a car, which Alexandro’s family can help you arrange. We stayed in winter and there were still 2 tavernas open in Pyrgos and the biggest winery on the island just a 20 minute walk away. I definitely recommend visiting in winter when there are hardly any tourists, the locals are relaxed and the weather is better than anywhere else in Europe. But the best thing about our time in Alexandros’ home was the neighbours, his family, and the hospitality they showed us. Niovi, Avgi and Petros took care of us like family during our stay and we will never forget their kindness, their laughter, their beautiful piano music or their loukamades… Don’t miss out on taking one of Petros’ organic food and wine tours where he’ll introduce you to parts of the island, food and culture you’ll never read about in a tourist guide. We cannot recommend this Airbnb experience highly enough and we’ve been missing the home and the family since we left. Thank you for everything! We’ll see you all next time in Tonga x