What a wonderful experience!
The house: it’s very cute and very simple. It’s not overly decorated, so it’s easy to feel at home (it’s not like you’re in someone else’s house). The few elements of decoration feel genuine (it’s not an Ikea house). It’s very clean, very white and feels very greek! The kitchen is very practical (though we mostly ate outside, more on that later) and the bathroom is pretty and comfortable. The patio is beautiful: a garden filled with cacti and cute plants, and a lovely sofa, hidden behind an old barque faces the sea. The view is breathtaking. Every morning, we would be in awe when we got of bed and witnessed the vastness of that blue cretan sea. This is where you wanna have tea in the morning, and a glass of wine in the evening!
The surroundings: Santorini is a very popular island, but the south (around Akrotiri) is less touristic than the north. It’s also more genuine: no luxury store and more real people. There is a lot to see around the house, even if you’re not motorized. A 30 minutes walk can take you to marvelous places. There are numerous beaches around, some very popular, some wild and deserted! You’ll have to explore for yourself to find some hidden gems! There are also a lot of different restaurants and tavernas available. A minute away from the house is one of the most successful one – and for good reason – The Cave of Nikolas is a delicious – and very reasonably priced – restaurant. The staff is charming, nice and fun. The food is incredible. And it’s right by the sea.
The hosts: last but not least, we must say that Julianna and Arsenios are wonderful hosts. They live in the adjacent house. They are very helpful yet not intrusive. They are kind and generous and it was a real pleasure being their guests. We knew we could count on them if we had any problem. They gave us plenty great advices for our trip. They’re great people and we’re gonna miss them! Also, they have like, 5 dogs! And they might come and pay a visit from time to time. All of them are very sweet. As long as you’re not allergic, you’re all good!