One word. STELLAR.

Giannis was stellar from the moment we got to Santorini. From sending us messages and coordinating with us about where the place was located (The Scooter Club, one of the most famous ones there, inside the village of Vothonas, next to Mesaria) to renting us an ATV so that we can get lost on the island and have fun.

It truly felt like home. You know, if Greece was home, which we wouldn't mind at all. We originally booked the listing from the pictures, but since we arrived super early because of separate and unrelated travel arrangements, Giannis let us stay in the room next door. And we are glad we did. It's very similar to the one in the pictures except for us, the sun hits it just right in the morning and the bedroom is bigger. Even after the original room was done cleaning, Giannis offered it back to us but we politely declined because we loved the new room so much. We are sure if you ask him about it, he'd let you book it.

What's really cool is that the place felt secure and safe. The locks are tough. It's a small town (Vothonas, 100m from Mesaria) and there is a Carrefour (supermarket/grocery store) within a 5 minute walk. There's also a bus stop another 2 minutes down with a host of shops and places to eat. You definitely need to stay here, and remember, ask about the other room!

You won't regret waking up to the sounds of Roosters and walking out and seeing Giannis' grandma and grandpa downstairs outside enjoying the sun and relaxing. You truly get the authentic feel of Greece and it's small villages staying here.

We SUPER recommend it.