Delightful!! Having read many reviews of this delightful intimate hotel it’s hard not to say the same! This is a quiet, quaint little spot down a quick jaunt through 2 footpaths - a family neighborhood, with a few smallish hotels sprinkled in...this hotel villa is authentic Greek architecture - not multi storied same same blah. The rooms are all unique in there placements all with private patios. It is laid out courtyard style with the rooms facing in. The courtyard spills over with greenery and bougainvillea- we felt like we were in another world when we entered off the pathway which is ‘rustic’.
We stayed in the ‘Family Room’ room next to the pool and common room where coffee brunch room is. Husband and I slept up in the loft area of our room; the wooden staircase led the way. Young adults brother and sister slept on 2 of the 3 twin beds which double as sitting couches in the main room (1 twin bed is set in and back under the loft so it affords some ‘separateness’ Kitchen is fully appointed with hot plate and panini grill press also. The coffee machine in the common room though is a delightful treat serving various cappuccino, mochaccino, espresso, American coffee, hot water at the press of a button. For food for snacking or cooking go to the local supermarket several blocks down. They have everything.
Highlights: Elias’ recommendations are wise to follow! We had a spectacular visit based on his plan-two days of cliff paths, in Fira and also Oia town. Lovely time at the beaches both black and red beaches. (There’s a new bar on strand at black beach Perivolos South Island that serves black Colored Pina Coladas- delicious and fun twist on the drink!)
So many choices for restaurants with sunset cliff views- but we were especially taken with Santos Winery (which you will pass on the left entering Fira from the port) with its stunning panoramic view while sipping their delicious wines. (They bottle and serve a white and rose sparkling wine also!)
Fanari restaurant near the gondola is a delight!!! The fresh Sea Bream (white fish) was a wonderful choice, and the vanilla tarte prepared fresh also was incredible. Then wait for the surprise of lighting as you leave the restaurant after dark and turn at the corner to leave the paths. sigh. Unbelievably stunning.
Enjoy! Thank you Elias!