Great location…right in the heart of Main Street Santorini and a reasonably good spot for our family of four. Our host Maria was extremely responsive to our needs and arranged for a welcome basket of fruit and wine upon our arrival. The grocery market is 5 min walk away so you can easily pick up things that you need for breakfast or snacks if required.
Maria assisted us in arranging transfers from ferry and airport terminals ( as well as covid tests) which is highly recommended. The transfers went well despite the fact that the departure transfer was arranged for two people and they were very surprised when we should up with a family of 4 adults. Fortunately the driver had a van and two other guests agreed to sit in the front seat.
We did have an issue with ants in both the bathroom and kitchen countertop areas which did not materially impact our enjoyment but did force us to keep our belongings off the floor during our stay. We let Maria know of the problem and she indicated that she would get the pest control company back in to address it. The ants were nothing major but worth noting and checking with Maria to ensure she has addressed the issue prior to your arrival.
As for the unit itself, it has some challenges that you should be aware of:
Firstly, the location of the unit requires the renter to navigate about 25 steps to reach it. If you have mobility issues, this is not the place for you.
Secondly, the sewage system is old and when using the toilet you must place your “waste” bathroom tissue in a waste basket after each use and NOT flush it as you would normally. The waste is picked up daily by cleaning service. Thirdly, there are no wine glasses at the property, rather just two champagne glasses ONLY (which we broke one when washing dishes and our host kindly absorbed the replacement cost). For a family of four or a couples retreat, stemmed wine glasses are a must and should be requested prior to your arrival.
Fourth thing to know is that the shower water pressure is very weak. Our family sat in the shower floor and used the shower tap and not the shower hand held unit for every shower. We contacted Maria and she quickly had the shower reviewed by a technician and indicated it was working properly. Please be aware that the water pressure is poor in the shower ONLY and when you life the hand held unit higher, the water pressure is weakened further. It may be ok for some but I assure you this was frustrating for our family.
Lastly, towel service. The price per night to rent this room is at a premium and with that comes with an expectation for a certain level of service…including regularly replenishing towels and sheets. Clean towels were provided every second day but we would recommend they be replaced daily.
Overall, I would recommend the unit provided the above items were addressed prior to your stay and you received assurance the to items have been corrected. Certainly the home has more positives than negatives but the negatives should be non issues for a premium property.
I hope this helps your family select a great spot.