My husband and I had never used HomeAway or VRBO or even Air B&B before so this was a bit risky for us. We didn't know if we believed the photos of this place and even though the owner was very responsive to our emails, we still weren't sure. Now, after 7 AMAZING days in this luxurious Evmenia villa, I am telling you... BELIEVE IT! The villa is modern, clean, full of luxuries and amenities. If you are celebrating something special (we celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary) the owner can arrange for a private chef to come to the villa and cook your fantastic Greek meal and serve it right on the deck overlooking the blue dome and caldera. It's all home made, grown locally - the best farm to table meal we've ever had.
The villa is just steps away from the old part of Oia where there are many restaurants to choose from, lots of shopping and the nightly sunset. There is help for you to transport your luggage from the drop off point to the villa which is about a 3 minute walk. Oia is all pedestrian traffic. We also found that the local market was just right to purchase water, wine, coffee, cheese, fruit, crackers etc. and don't miss the Greek yogurt with honey, fruits and nuts from Tripsy's Tavern just around the corner.
The owner - George and his wife Stellina could not be more accommodating and kind. They will make your stay is a dream come true. The villa is George's family home and he has taken great care to maintain it, update it and modernize it. High ceilings, white walls, gray accents and a wide open feel make the home cool, bright, breezy and beautiful. You'll be stunned by the view and if you are like us, you will pinch yourself every day just to remind yourself that your not dreaming. This is the real deal. Truly spectacular!
If there are any drawbacks they are that the house is so perfectly situated that the path above it and along side it are SOME OF THE MOST tourist heavy spots in Oia. The deck and house itself are very private, but you can hear cameras clicking all day long and once in a great while you'll get a tourist from one of the cruise ships jumping over the wall to get a photo in front of the church dome. The only other drawback is the lack of shelves and closet space for clothes. Our advice would be to not bring much and plan on doing a load of laundry and hanging it to dry on the line - you will get crisp, fresh smelling clothes in just a few minutes. Really live in Greece and immerse yourself in it.