Although I would like to keep Nicko’s houses and village a secret and tell no one so that the place remains as quiet and untouched as it is, I owe it to him to say that this is an exceptional place to stay while visiting Santorini. We have been on the island twice before and love it, but we didn’t realize the island still had calm villages like Pyrgos where Greeks lived their lives and tourists do not overwhelm them. The residents of Pyrgos are also remarkable accepting of visitors and greet you in the narrow streets. Nicko and his family have taken an old group of small houses high up in the village and turned them into aesthetically pleasing but authentic and very functional places that feel very much like a home. The common areas are also thoughtfully crafted, with creative well tended gardening, and have terrific views; they also allow a pleasant interaction with other guests and the hosts. The entire facility is spotlessly clean and the structures have very good natural air flow from the breezes and the house design, making the air conditioning often unnecessary. Who needs to rush to crowded Oia when you can see the sunset while sipping wine peacefully and silently on top of your private terrace. The breakfast is superb, thoughtfully prepared and served by Nicko’s family. It is also easy to reach hiking trails from the village by foot. All in all, it was a true delight for our family to stay here and we are grateful to Nicko and his family for their kind hospitality.