Our stay in Uri’s home was the perfect jumping off point for our four day trip in Santorini, and a great place to disconnect and enjoy everything the island had to offer. I would highly recommend staying in Emporio as it was an easy trip from the airport, central to many beaches and restaurants, while also not overrun by other tourists like Oia.
Anastasia kindly set up a airport transfer service (which I would definitely recommend, also for ferry), and Uri met us to take us up to the home. As you walk up small streets, you pass the Barber Shop cafe, which is perfect for breakfast, light lunch, or drinks. This property, which is its own home, is at the top of the “traditional” zone of Emporio, and feels like going back in time (but with modern amenities!).
The front courtyard is a nice private space, and through the front door you’re welcomed to a large living space with two double sized couches/beds, a full kitchen (oven, stovetop, fridge, Nespresso coffee maker, pots, pans, spices). Tastefully decorated, you can tell this is a unique space created with care. On either side of the living area are bathrooms (one with sink, toilet, and washing machine, other with shower and sink). Very comfortable living, with an amazing cave bedroom. The bedroom, at the back of the home, could use an additional fan to keep it bit cooler, though the AC works well. Overall the highlight of the space was the rooftop hot tub with an amazing view out over Emporio down to Perissa beach, and the mountain behind.
Uri set us up with an ATV rental company, and we highly recommend using an ATV to get around the island (there is a public bus but why waste your vacation waiting!). The house was perfectly located with easy Perissa and Perivolos beach, and Vlichada for boat trips.
A few restaurants that really stood out:
-Saavas Popeye Taverna
-Fillipos Pizza
-Laurel and Hardy (wish we had tried earlier in the trip as it was a real standout)
Overall this was the perfect spot for our trip, and we would definitely recommend for any friend planning to come to Santorini!