First of all, the place is absolutely GORGEOUS! The pictures really don’t do it justice; the home is even more beautiful in person. Not only are the home and the village perfect, but Martine and Sebastian were the best hosts I’ve ever met! They met up with us to give us the run-down even though our flight was delayed a little over an hour. We all chatted and laughed for another hour; they made us feel so welcome. They are truly such amazing people!
If you are concerned about staying outside of the city centers, don’t worry. Emporio is an adorable, picture-perfect village. It gives a much more authentic greek experience than the more popular Fira and Oia, while still offering the typical white-washes buildings, bougainvilleas, and cobblestone streets. The home is close to a few adorable restaurants where the owners/staff are so happy to take care of you. Make sure to go to the smoothie shop on the main road (I think it’s called Zyrgos? Kiki is SO sweet!) and Cafe The Old Barber Shop up in the village.
We had such a perfect time here. Thank you again to Martine and Sebastian! ❤️