We had a lovely stay at The Birds Villa.
LOCATION
The house is in Perissa, the less crowded, more laid-back part of Santorini. It was easy for us to reach the famous caldera-view places like Fira, Imerovigli and Oia as well as the slightly busier sea-side resort of Kamari thanks to the free rental car that comes with the house. If you want to eat excellent Greek food then you must head to Metaxi Mas in Exo Gonia - only about a 15-20 min car ride away!
The house is a 10-15 min walk from Perissa's beachfront and bars/restaurants.
THE PLACE
Like with many other reviewers we also didn't stay in exactly the place featured in the pictures but unlike some others we were lucky and ended up in a much bigger apartment than expected: we had two double bedrooms for only two people! This meant easy storage for clothes and suitcases. We loved the AC - invaluable even in September. The place is simple but clean (the only thing that could do with replacing was the shower curtain). The mattresses are indeed quite hard but fine for us.
We also liked the pool and deck which was kept very clean.
THE SERVICE
Fantastic service by everyone in Roussetos' team. Friendly and timely pick-up at the airport, easy and helpful check-in with Anna at the office and prompt provision of our rental car that was included in the rent of the place (there are only about 30 cabs on the island so you're a little stuck without a car). Again a simple, small car but to be honest that's perfect for the narrow, winding roads and parking spaces on the island.
The two ladies that were looking after the house and bringing breakfast were a delight - very friendly and helpful.
The pick-up to take us to the airport was super efficient and helpful again.
Comparing this to the average rental price for an apartment in the fancy Caldera sites this place is excellent value for money, particularly if you're planning to spend most of your time out exploring the island. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!