My husband and I, together with our parents, spent 4 nights in Santorini at Anemolia Villa. It was the BEST 4 nights spent there! The villa was very clean, well-maintained, and huge! We were 5 people under 1 roof, and there was still room! The entire villa was laid out well, and the interior deco was very cosy. The view from the rooftop was spectacular, both in the daytime for breakfast, and at night when we went up to gaze at the stars (we saw shooting stars too! How absolutely magical!).

The kitchen was well-equipped, and we used it to the max without any problems when we decided to cook on our last night. The jacuzzi was something we looked forward to return “home” to every day after our exploration around Santorini. The bathroom was big and clean, and we had shampoo/shower gel/soap provided, as well as separate towels for our showers and the jacuzzi.

It wasn’t just the villa that made our stay at Santorini amazing. Our host, Spyridoula, was the “icing on the delicious cake”. Already before we arrived in Santorini, she was communicating with me both by email and once on the phone. We made arrangements for practical things like the airport/ferry terminal transfers, as well as the car rental (very recommended, if you want to explore Santorini). Everything was taken care of in advance, so we didn’t need to worry at all.

Spyridoula welcomed us when we arrived, and it felt like we already knew each other for a long time! She opened a bottle of white wine as a welcome to her villa, gave us a tour around the villa, and showed us how things worked. She then provided us with maps, a list of things to do in Santorini, and suggestions for restaurants in the area. She also cleaned the villa every morning during our stay, and re-stocked the refrigerator with breakfast for the next day.

It wasn't just the practical things that Spyridoula helped us with. My husband and I were celebrating our 10 years anniversary in Santorini, and when she found out about that, she went the extra mile! She recommended a special restaurant for us to have dinner at on our anniversary night, booked the place for us, and even arranged to have a delicious heart-shaped cake with 10 candles to celebrate with! She also arranged a surprise tour together with our parents as an anniversary gift from them to us. Talk about a 7-star service!!!

I recommend EVERYONE to stay at Anemolia Villa when visiting Santorini for the first time. Megalochori isn’t like the tourist areas of Fira and Oia, so don’t expect to see a lot of tourists or shops in the area. If you want a relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of people and traffic, then stay at Anemolia Villa, rent a car to get around, and I guarantee you that you will have a fantastic time in Santorini. We certainly did!