Reviews of Santorini Villa
Arheos Nisos
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Customer Reviews
Overall:
This is a wonderful cave house that is perfect for a family or two couples.
Enjoyed Most:
Spectacular view from the outdoor area. Great living accommodations.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The kitchen would not be good for any family planning on having a lot of meals in. There is no need as there are wonderful restaurants with great views. Be prepared for a lot of steps. It is 600 steps down to the waterfront. You can take a donkey or gondola.
Surrounding Area:
The whole island of Santorini is spectacular. The property manager had good recommendations for restaurants and activities. We took a five hour catamaran cruise that was excellent. The bus system works well and the towns of Oia and Kamari are a lot of fun. It is great watching the donkeys bring the tourists up from the cruise ships each day. There were four to twelve cruise ships a day. It is better to shop in the evening so you don't get run over by tourists.
Nearby Events or Locales:
There are several small towns within walking distance.
Tips or Restaurants:
No need to bring anything. Breakfast is delivered every morning at 7:30am. Lena comes in and cleans the house for four hours every day. She does dishes and will do laundry for a tip. Rostria Roof Garden and Ellis were two good restaurants. Alex at Ellis is delightful.
Directions:
The property manager met us at the airport and arranged transportation both ways which is included in the rental.
Check In Out:
Very easy.
Carl, June, 2009
Overall:
Excellent.
Enjoyed Most:
The view and location and interior design.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Kitchen was very small, master bedroom somewhat musty smelling due to adjoining jacuzzi.
Surrounding Area:
Everything in town was walkable, and it was easy to get out of town by car to explore the island.
Tips or Restaurants:
My husband's cousin moved to Santorini 13 years ago and she sent us to the best restaurants, some upscale, some rustic.
In the town of Oia in the lower part on Amoudi Bay, eat at Dimitri's.
At the beach area of Previlos eat at The Seaside Cafe; it is amazing cuisine, decor and music. Go the The Tropical Bar in Thira ... fantastic dance music with live DJ and spectacular view from the terrace. Also in the town of Thira eat at Archipelago in the centre of town.
Bo, July, 2008