This villa is outstanding! If you’ve dreamed of a vacation to Santorini, this is what you’ve always had in your mind: the white villa built into the cliffs, amazing views, and two hot tubs/patios to enjoy it from. Based high atop the cliffside in Imerovigli, this villa boasts a speactacular view of the caldera (the water body on the western side of the island), the volcanic islands, and Tharassia, as well as Santorini island itself from the lighthouse on the southern tip of Santorini up to Skaros rock, along with two blue domed churches a couple hundred yards away. In summer, the sunsets must be breathtaking (when the sun is setting farther northwest, you need only walk a couple hundred yards nearer to Skaros rock to see the sunset). The view is so lovely, and it's on a beautiful, high point of the trail, that many people stop to take pictures of the caldera in front of the unit.
The villa is spacious - Two large bedrooms, 2 large baths and one full (but snug) additional bath. The common space is comfortable and sizable, and there is a full dining area on the kitchenette. Three individual A/C, heating units, two cable TVs (with Netflix) and free WiFi. The outdoor spaces include two phenomenal deck areas and two gorgeous and comfortable hot tubs. April is often windy, so we weren't able to lounge on the luxe patio furniture, but did spend many hours in the toasty, gorgeous hot tubs.
Imerovigli is an excellent area for access to good restaurants, supermarkets and other amenities, and the highest point on the caldera cliffside so the views are breathtaking. Imerovigli also keeps you out of the hordes of people in Fira or Oia, and you can easily walk (downhill) to Fira in 30 minutes. It’s also right on the bus line. We found the choice of location perfect.
Katerina was an excellent host, providing valuable recommendations for places to eat, shop, and visit.
We would recommend this villa for couples, families or two couples. The views are truly spectacular. If you’ve dreamt of a Santorini vacation or are returning, this place is an A++++.