First and foremost, Iakovos (he goes by “YAK-ov”) is probably the hardest working host I’ve ever met. I was so impressed with this young man’s work ethic, and his desire to make sure my experience was the best it could possibly be. Whether it was ensuring I was comfortable in my villa, arranging a rental car, or recommending places to visit, I always felt he was genuinely concerned with my well being. The Fertimo suites are made up of three separate apartments that share a common entry space and a common access way to your very own terrace. Each apartment terrace has its own Jacuzzi tub and a partially covered deck area for sunbathing or sitting at a table to enjoy a meal, the paper, or a good book. **Make sure you get up early enough to catch the beautiful sunrise.** You will probably run into other guests since you all use the common access way, but it feels private enough. The complex is located in the dead center of Santorini in the village of Exo Gonia, high up on a hill. This makes it ideal for exploring the island, however, make sure you rent a car, otherwise it will be hard to get around the island by foot or other public transportion. Actually, Iakovos will make the arrangements through a local compnay and have the car delivered right to you. Admittedly, I was a bit nervous about driving in Santorini, but it was a breeze – especially if you are using Google Maps for navigation and you're wary of your routes and surroundings. You can easily see the whole island in a day. At night, I recommend you walk up the steep hill path to a wonderful restaurant called Metaxi Mas (Μεταξύ Μας). Make sure you make a reservation since they are fully booked every night. It seems 8pm-midnight is their most popular time. The food is terrific and the breathtaking views from the outdoor terrace make for a romantic date destination. And since you walked to the restaurant, you can enjoy your drink of choice and not have to worry about driving home. All of the suites were gutted and fully restored in April of 2018, therefore the units feel brand new and marry modern convenience with the charm of a traditional Cycladic architecture. My unit housed a unique cave bedroom that was once an oven that Iokovos’ grandfather used to bake bread. It was truly unique! I couldn’t fully appreciate it because I’m slightly claustrophobic and require a window -- I slept in the second bedroom with a window. Still cool, nonetheless. This villa is a nice home base for your Santorini adventure as long as you are mobile enough to hike the rough terrain (the same goes for most of Santorini) and you have a car to extend your explorations from one part of the island to the other. Ευχαριστώ, Iakovos!