Firstly if we could rate this place and the host higher than 5 stars we would without a second thought.
This was our first time in Santorini and will definitely will not be our last. I have travelled to many places all around the world and thanks to this amazing host it will be on my list to return.
Catherine's knowledge, connections and all round kindess made our holiday stress free, interesting and simply amazing.
She provided us with safe tranfers between the apartment and airport including taking our luggage up the stairs to the apartment which was a blessing after travelling most of the day. She also prior to arriving offered a range of excursions and handled the booking processes.
If we could recommend one excursion it would be the wine tour with "George" (a true gentleman and truly passionate about the island, gave us priceless information).
The apartment was maintained well and any issues they were sorted immediately without hesitation. It was cleaned regularly, with fresh towels etc and they came at times we were out which offered privacy.
Catherine knows all the best restaurants, places to drink, car rental and taxi services and each day we told her what we would like and which time and they were booked and ready for us.
If i could recommend a way to see more of the island i would recommend renting a ATV (QUADBIKE) this was great as they are well priced compared to taxis and the roads are simple to navigate, safe for atvs and mopeds as the island are used to them being everywhere. They are easy to park in all locations and a great way to cool down while getting an extra tan.
It was my partners birthday the second day we arrived and i wanted to organise something special. Catherine sorted a candle lite dinner with a bottle of wine by the pool in the apartment followed by a amazing cake! It was personal and just an amazing experience and definitely impressed my partner and got me some good brownie points!
During this covid time, we felt safe and protected from the moment we arrived and was a perfect place to escape the chaos of the UK.
Recommendations
Wine tour with George
Sunset boat trip
Tango bar
Francos bar
Rastoni resturant (for the sunset)
Kantouni (Greek scramble eggs in prygos for breakfast 3 mins walk)
ATV hire
Faros Market (for a small lunch - everything made in the farm)
Perissa Beach (especially Beach Bar - spend €25 for lunch and get a free sunbed out front on the beach,this may change in different seasons)
To finish we believe we wouldn't of had the holiday we did without Catherine as our host. Everyone we met in Santorini was friendly and welcoming.
Thank you and thank you again.