We undertook a weekend trip to Santorini..and it was pure perfection. The island…

We undertook a weekend trip to Santorini..and it was pure perfection. The island was beautiful but what took it to another level was this gem tucked away in the corner of the island. The villa we stayed in was perfect for a couple... The villa is lovely, so clean and so inviting! On our first day we got a lovely home cooked spinach cheese pie with wine as a welcome ..! The views from the villa, its remoteness in the island (but just 10 min by car from the main city of Fira), the lovely hostess, and a 10 min walk from the Vourvoulous beach is the stuff a dream vacation is made of! We enjoyed every aspect, but the best part of the experience was the the warm and very very gracious owner's hospitality, the impromptu greek tapas she sent for us as we basked in the sun by our pool and always ready to guide and help! Its like 5 star experience in a homely set up. Highly recommended..

Stayed June 10th to June 24th 2012. Upon arriving at the airport we were welcome…

Stayed June 10th to June 24th 2012. Upon arriving at the airport we were welcomed a rep from the resort who helped us travel to the villa. Then arriving at the residence we were welcomed by the owner with a beaming smile!! A great touch and start to our holiday. Upon entering our villa we were simply blown away with the quality and size of the villa- the photos on the website, although good, do not do it justice when seen in person. The villa was cleaned daily by a very friendly cleaner, poppy and it was perfect for us and our 14 month old son who loved the pool and air conditioned rooms in the heat of the day. I would recommend this villa to anyone looking to visit the beautiful island of Santorini and we are considering going again. 5 stars all the way!!!

We were met at the airport by one of the villa staff and given our car. We were …

We were met at the airport by one of the villa staff and given our car. We were not disappointed when we arrived at the villa - it was exactly like the web site! The owner and all of the staff were fantastic! We were invited to her house for a gourmet breakfast one morning - she is a fabulous host and really knows how to look after you. Don't expect manicured and green landscapes here, but do expect fantastic sea views, superb accommodation and service and you won't be disappointed! You definitely need a car here as there are many places to explore on the island - she will be more than happy to customise an itinerary to suit your needs! We visited Pyrgos, Oia, Imeroviglia and many off the beaten track places! The roads are a little hairy and although the island is small it can take a while to get to your destination due to the mostly narrow and windy roads. It was always great to return to our peaceful haven at the end of the day - really there is no need to stay in touristy spots when you can go and experience them and leave them and the crowds behind for beautiful villa ... why would you stay anywhere else?

Santorini is a beautiful unspoiled island that offers an escape from life's unwa…

Santorini is a beautiful unspoiled island that offers an escape from life's unwanted pressures. While flying to Santorini from the mainland nothing but deep blue clear water surrounds the island of Santorini. My wife and I traveled to Santorini for our 20th wedding anniversary. This guesthouse exceeded all my expectations for 12 days. The host has away to relate to her guest. She gives great ideas for the days destinations. She gave us directions to all the beaches, scenic locations for sunsets, the locations of many great wineries Gaia was our favorite, the #1 restaurant on the island Rosa Tavern food was incredible. We ate in Fira at 5 star restaurants and paid for the view rather than food. Rosa Tavern is family owned all fresh garden vegetables to plate NOT FROZEN and PROCESSED like other meals we had in Fira. The villa was perfect for us. It had every accommodation we needed. The daily maid service was exceptional. If you enjoy BBQ, a late evening swim, watching the sunset from your private pool then this villa is for you. You're a 30 second car ride from a private beach. You have to try the Fish Shack at the beach. Service was great the food was local cuisine prepared by an inspiring chef. The waitress was exceptional tip her well. When she saw us coming toward the restaurant a cold Mythos was waiting with a smile. Thanks to the owner and the staff of this villa Santorini has become our favorite destination. If you're searching for that perfect place look no more you found it here.

Our 3rd visit to this villa. The owners are quite exceptional, their friendship …

Our 3rd visit to this villa. The owners are quite exceptional, their friendship and care knows no boundaries, their twin children are wonderful kids, always with a kind word and willing to converse with good English. This year we celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary, with much help from them over the months leading to our visit to this magical place, for that we are deeply grateful to them. They chose the Church for us, distributed our invites, and laid on a Grand BBQ the following day (2nd Oct) which was attended by all the guests. I have said it previously, but nothing is too much trouble for these (treat you as family) hosts. Needless to say we are returning in early September 2014. Can't wait!

Before booking our week-long stay at this guesthouse we spent a long time readin…

Before booking our week-long stay at this guesthouse we spent a long time reading reviews of various hotels and villas on the island of Santorini and this small collection of beautifully designed villas stood out strongly. Upon arriving late at night (having been collected from the airport despite our flight being 45mins late), we were stunned and delighted to find our villa looking just as beautiful as it had done in the publicity. In fact, it was even bigger than the photographs had portrayed, a bright, expansive and extremely well furnished apartment with its own deck and pool, dining area and BBQ. Due to the late flight arrival we completely overslept the next morning and having rushed down to the lovely and quaint breakfast area I found the co-owner with a glowing smile telling me not to worry because we were on holiday and asking what she could do to help us get set up and what we wanted for breakfast. Our own hire car was delivered without any fuss - a perfect little getaround for the winding lanes on the island. We hadn't aimed to spend our week sunbathing and being completely lazy but the villa - and its wonderful hosts - were so idyllic, peaceful and well-provisioned that we simply had everything we wanted. When we ran short on food or provisions, or wanted to visit the beautiful sights of the island, the host was on hand to give us guidance and we simply jumped in our car parked alongside the villa. This is a beautiful set of villas which are as perfect as they look and sound in the publicity. The price was definitely worth the experience. The location - on such a small island - was away from the bustle (which we wanted) and had an ocean view we loved. However, the most impressive thing about this location was the service and treatment you get - 5* in every way. Two examples: we wanted to have a night out in the bars of Fira, and upon asking how we could get bus/taxi to the town and back, the owner simply said that she'd drop us in town at 8pm. Perfect. When we mentioned that our flight time home had been moved back to midnight, she told us not worry about checking out on time and to relax (effectively an extra 1/2 day without question). Santorini is a beautiful island and this guesthouse is the perfect place to stay, in every way, unless you want a postcard view of the Caldera (which is a 5min drive away), or you don't like tranquillity (which this location has in spades). Perfect.

We have just returned from a fabulous holiday at this guesthouse and would recom…

We have just returned from a fabulous holiday at this guesthouse and would recommend to anyone. The booking procedure was very easy and although I had reservations about paying a deposit to an overseas account it was fine, all very professional and reassuring. The owner was extremely helpful and answered my many queries before we set off. We were met at the airport and taken straight to the villa which is only a 15-20 minute drive. We arrived about 9.30pm and we had water, wine and fruit awaiting for us on arrival. She also made us a snack each as we were hungry which was so lovely of her. I woke in the morning to a bright sunny day and was totally blown away at the beauty of the place, the sun deck is fabulous and very relaxing. i had slight reservations about privacy due to reading reviews, you will see an occasional gardener, maid etc but on the whole it was very quiet. The villas are in a secure gated community so there is no passing traffic and the owner's children were absolutely fine, no noise from them and very polite. Breakfast was buffet style in a communal room, it consisted of cereals, freshly baked bread, cheese, meats, Greek yogurt, honey and you can choose to have freshly made omelettes, bacon or eggs if you wish. There was a daily local dish too which was a lovely change, my favorite was spinach and feta filo pie - a real treat for breakfast! You get a hire car as part of the booking which was there when we arrived, each villa also has parking space so it is very easy. We spent 40 Euros on petrol and that lasted a full week of touring every inch of the island. The roads are pretty easy to navigate although a little scary at times! All the car parks on the island are free so it really proved to be a cost effective way of getting around. We swapped villas half way through due to our late booking. This villa was just as lovely and they were very relaxed about us moving over at our own pace. The villas all have BBQ areas, coal and firelighters are supplied and replenished each day. we had 3 BBQ evenings, meat and fish are easy to buy and very cheap so it helped to budget and was very relaxing sat on the terrace with the lanterns lit. Location wise the villa is literally a 5 minute drive from Fira. We asked for taxis on 2 nights so we could go out for a drink and were offered a lift on both occasions. Taxis back are 9 euros. you can reach any point of the island within 30 minutes it really is quite small but there is lots to explore. As sunset is on the Caldera side we decided to wake up for sunrise and we had a direct view from our villa it really was worth getting up for so peaceful. Sunset was around 8.15pm so there was never a rush to get in and changed and get to Fira or Oia. The weather in may is warm but not hot hot. It was averaging out mid 20s, when the wind stopped it felt very hot. We had one very windy day and one raining day, you will also need a jacket for evenings if coming in May as the Caldera is so high up it gets a little chilly. All in all we had a very relaxing, calm, stress free week. Nothing is too much trouble for the owner she really is a lovely host, has very good advice about where to go and what to see and made us feel very welcome. We will be going back, it's just a matter of how soon!

Following a trip to tranquil Milos, we were lucky to be able to spend 3 nights a…

Following a trip to tranquil Milos, we were lucky to be able to spend 3 nights at this fabulous residence, which is essentially a fabulous, self contained little piece of heaven on earth. Decorated in fabulous style, spacious inside with an amazing terrace, individual pool, large dining and lounge area and deck, all with sea view, we could not have asked for more... but we received far more than that. The owner and her family are wonderful, warm and welcoming hosts, never tiring to provide guidance and useful tips as to where to go, what to see, where to eat... mentioning food: the breakfast is delicious, don't miss it, a great start to the day! The little taverna on Vourvoulous beach just a short walk down from the residence provides a lovely lunch option - but you might also want to use the BBQ on your own terrance, which comes with charcoal and is replenished and cleaned by the lovely staff. Supermarkets can be found in Thíra - all I can say is that we will most certainly be back, enjoying the peace and quiet in this fabulous spot on Santorini, dipping in and out of the hustle and bustle of the rest of the Island if and when we desire to do so. Thank you for the great time!

My husband and I stayed at this guesthouse with our one-year-old daughter in Jul…

My husband and I stayed at this guesthouse with our one-year-old daughter in July 2014 and we had an amazing time. The house was great and we were able to relax by the pool while she napped inside. Breakfast was delicious and it was different everyday and the owner was happy to share the recipe of the delicious frappe I had every morning. We went around the whole island with the car that was included in the rental and would come back to the villa when we wanted some peace and quiet. She took us to the airport herself at 3 am and when we forgot our computer she sent it to us by mail in no time. We are most definitely going back!