Nikos’ place was absolutely perfect. Each of the rooms opens up onto a quaint patio, feet away from the shared pool, and all have direct breathtaking views of the island. The apartment was very reasonably sized for two people, modern, clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed to cook a few light meals and relax. However what really made the place was Nikos.
From the moment we booked Nikos went above and beyond. Messaging us with a warm welcome weeks before our trip and offering lots of local tips in planning our itinerary. He made our trip planning seamless, booking an atv for us (and even organizing its delivery to the property!), he booked a lovey sunset cruise trip for us, and made some awesome local beach and restaurant recommendations. Upon arrival he greeted us with a smile and a glass of his family’s delicious local Vinsanto wine (we ended up buying a few bottles from him before we left).
Both my girlfriend and I agree that he is hands down the best Airbnb host we’ve encountered yet.
Just a note about the location—Pyrgos,where the property is located, is a little outside the main tourist area and a beautiful local village with ample restaurants and cafes. This being said, I would strongly recommend booking a car, scooter, or atv to get around the island, as it’ll be much easier than relying on cabs or busses, and there’s not much within walking distance other than the village. However I don’t think detracted from our experience at all, if anything it was nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of Fira and Oia.
In sum—if you go to Santorini, stay with Nikos!