This home was absolute perfection. A cozy and accommodating villa, the open floor plan provided a whimsical slumber-party feel to me and my group of girlfriends whilst also giving privacy in the form of the loft and ability to close off the bedroom if desired. The loft is cozy and adorable and “looks like something out of a dream,” (to quote a guests mom who was wowed by a video chat from the space). Located a bit outside of town, the villa provided the ideal space if you are looking for quiet relaxation and beautiful beach views. The joy we felt relaxing in the outdoor hot tub after a long but wonderful day cannot be overstated.
Olga is an astonishingly well organized and accommodating host. Her warm greeting after a somewhat arduous ferry ride (seasickness is no joke!) was a great relief. She arranged travel for us from the port, and met us promptly at her home despite us arriving more than an hour before our agreed upon check in time. She went over a map of the island with us, gave us amazing restaurant suggestions, reviewed possible activities, and helped us book our boar tour. Probably the most amazing and helpful amenity was a small cellphone she gave us with her number stored so that we could have direct communication with her. It was a lifesaver, as we had never been to the island before and had a few questions arise along the way.
Other commenters have noted that she provided breakfast items, and like those before us we were thrilled with the quality of the farm fresh food and juice. Her well appointed kitchen was easy to use and we enjoyed a wonderful meal before our trip. The only warning I would give is to remember that Santorini tap water has a very high salinity and to use bottled water to make coffee- salty coffee was quite the shock in the morning! Obviously not a complaint about the accommodations, as it is an island wide issue, but a tip we wished we’d known before we drowsily took a sip :)
Overall the villa was gorgeous, secluded, and the perfect relaxation point between our more hectic agendas in Athens and Mykonos. The closest town, Oia, is truly breathtaking. I can not imagine anyone ever regretting a stay at Olga and Maria’s beautiful home.