My family and I had an absolutely wonderful time staying at Vaggelis’s place.
After arranging for transportation from the port for a nominal fee (same price as a taxi, but much more convenient), Vaggelis and his father greeted us at the port with a sign. They were both so kind with helping us with our luggages.
We arrived at the apartments for check-in, where Vaggelis gave us a detailed overview of Santorini. He offered recommendations for activities and tour packages but was not pushy about those things at all.
The home has a lovely patio area and is in a loft style. Vaggelis’s mother brought us homemade breakfast every day according to our preferences. This was a wonderful aspect of our stay. The internet was reliable as well.
The apartments are located right next to the Finikia bus stop and the hiking trail. It’s about a 15-20 minute walk to the edge of Oia, which we didn’t mind at all. It was nice being away from the touristy madness of the town. When you go to the hiking trail, there is a small church with beautiful views of the island—absolutely magical. There is also a restaurant across the street (Finikia Restaurant) which had the best food we ate on our trip.
On our last day in Santorini, Vaggelis took us on a tour of the whole island for a very reasonable price. We were able to see further parts of the island that we wouldn’t otherwise have the time to see, such as Akrotiri, Perissa, and Pyrgos. He was very knowledgeable of the island and Greek history.
My family was initially looking for one of those cave-style luxury hotels that Santorini is known for. We ended up choosing Vaggelis’s place due to the price point and overwhelmingly positive reviews. I’m happy to say I do not regret that decision at all—the hospitality and kindness displayed by Vaggelis and his family made our stay here the highlight of our trip. Thank you Vaggelis!