Splendid is much too feeble a word to characterize our experience at Valerie's stunning home. Foremost, if this is your 1st time travelling to Santorini-as it was for me-one of the most untiring debates that you have most likely encountered is: Imerovigli vs Oia and Fira. STAY IN IMEROVIGLI AT VALERIE'S place! Imerovigli is snuggly located (with short distances) between Oia and Fira. You can walk along the prodigious pathway (a few steps from the house) along the jaw-dropping Caldera to Firostafani and Fira or take a Bus -the bus stop is likewise just a few STEPS from the house - to Fira or Oia. Taxis can be expensive from Imerovigli to Oia (about € 20) they are only approx €12 from Imerovigli to Fira. QUICK TIP- while in Fira, at the main bus station, take a pic of all of the bus schedules on the wall by the office! If you rent a car or an ATV there 's a dedicated parking space for your mode of transport!
The images above of Valerie's place, overwhelmingly pales in comparison to the majestic magic that you will encounter upon stepping into Valerie's place. Immaculately clean, spacious and supremely gorgeous!
THE VIEWS OF THE ISLAND FROM THE BALCONY WOULD BE INSULTED BY MERE WORDS.
I swear the following to the gods both old and new: There was no setting on the entire island wherein the SUNSET was more spellbinding than right on our balcony...
We dId not have the pleasure to meet Valerie. However, she arranged for Tasso to meet us at the house upon our arrival and he was beyond wonderful & just a phone call away if we needed anything -a call was never placed bc we lacked nothing!
A note to the ladies: the bathroom lighting is perfect!
TAVERNA TASSOS (no relation to our host mentioned above) is RIGHT NEXT DOOR. It is an amazing little place with amazing food and beautiful owners. I especially loved it bc I have a severe gluten allergy and YET, had a feast of items to choose from!
This trip was a surprise gift to my fiance for his bday, we both left Santorini and Valerie's place with hearts heavy from the the memories that we will carry with us until eternity is no more.
I wish everyone one of you safe & tremendous travels to Santorini.
Love & Rockets :)
Chickie Temidayo