We had an excellent stay at Iliou’s villa. Top marks all around.
Iliou’s hospitality way exceeded our expectations. She was kind, welcoming, responsive and very helpful in planning our outings. It was a pleasure to meet her and see her beautiful town (thanks Iliou!).
The villa is gorgeous. We loved the look and great details. Very bright and felt spacious. Huge shower, big bathroom, lots of windows so you can get a good cross breeze.
The outside spaces were gorgeous and very private. There is a lovely low garden with herbs, flowers, a couple small trees. The view is really great also. Looks like there is a new build going in nearby, but otherwise there are almost no buildings looking on the deck. Great little pool and table for breakfast etc. There’s also a separate little back patio which is comfortable to hang out or nap when the main deck is windy, and a rooftop you can access, with an even better view.
As for location, as newcomers to Santorini, we were grateful to have chosen to stay in Pyrgos. It is a charming, living town with a community vibe, kids playing in the main square, etc. We got a great welcome from everyone we met. Loved the restaurants we tried in Pyrgos and nearby. The main drawback, if you care, is the distance to Oia and Fira, etc. (Though easily drivable by rental car or ATV, or you can take a pricy taxi.) However, after visiting those places, I was happy to be staying far from them; the famed views are soured by the madness in the streets. Iliou’s villa was a wonderful, peaceful retreat after our ventures across the island.
We had a fabulous stay at this villa and recommend it to other travellers looking for a more peaceful and authentic Santorini experience.