Santorini, Firostefani, Traditional Panoramic Villa

• Just perfect

  Just perfect

  • Guest Henrietta
  • Date of stay 09/29/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  Looking for a place for myself and a group of women friends, I knew my choices were limited because I needed separate beds for everyone. I also knew that photos could be deceiving so my expectations were low. However, if I had to do it all over again, this is the place I would come. The pictures were accurate and we had an incredible experience. We didn't have a car but the location was perfect. It was quiet but within walking distance of anything we needed. We spent hours on the gorgeous outdoor area but best of all were the hours we spent around the dining room table talking and talking. The house was equipped with anything we could need and if we needed anything else charming Mr Mihalis was a phone call away. He made us Greek coffee one morning and brought us ice and even took 3 of us into Thira so we could do the first major shopping ( we took a taxi back). The owner was totally responsive to my emails and very patient with all my questions. I would not hesitate to recommend this villa to anyone. One of my friends is already hoping to rent it with her husband and 2 other couples.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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• Hotly recommended!

  Hotly recommended!

  • Guest Guido M.
  • Date of stay 09/12/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  This villa is the perfect place to stay in Santorini. We stayed there with a group of friends and we all loved it. The description is spot on, if anything the photos understate how beautiful it is; but then the view of the Caldera can never really be captured entirely in a photo - you have to go there!!. Sitting on the gorgeous terrace at sunset sipping a mojito was just incredible and that memory will sustain me through the long cold winter days. The villa is perfectly laid out, with the incredible terrace overlooking the Caldera being the centerpiece. The sleeping quarters are quite separate or on lower level and so everyone has their space. It is very comfortable and well equipped and it all works perfectly (including wifi). The rooms were clean, spacious and quiet. The owners did a fantastic job and this is not just a rental villa - it is their holiday home and therefore exudes the love that they feel for the place. I am grateful that they make it available to us mere mortals. The location is in my opinion the best on the island: the best view of the Caldera, and within walking distance of Fira and Imerovigli where you can find shops, bars and restaurants. This was our first time in Santorini and we just loved it: it's offers more than a seaside vacation. It has history, there are places to see inland as well as the beaches. To enjoy all this renting a car is essential. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending this villa to friends or family as I cannot wait myself to back as soon as possible.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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• Magical house in a magical island

  Magical house in a magical island

  • Guest Guido M.
  • Date of stay 09/11/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  Thank you for an amazing vacation!! We spent a week on Santorini staying at this fabulous villa. It sits perched on the edge of the Caldera and while the crowds scramble every evening to find a spot to see the famous Caldera sunsets we lounged exclusively, sipping cocktails, on the huge terrace and witnessed night after night the most amazing sunsets with the fading sunlight bouncing, glittering and then fading on the sea, the islands and the horizon. The villa is very comfortable, well equipped (wifi works perfectly) and is the "real thing", unlike some of the artificially created newish small hotels nearby which all look very similar. The owners of Vila Spiti Elafas have done a great job in creating a place with charm and character and we are lucky that they are making this gem available to others. We stayed in one of the lower level bedrooms and were very pleased: clean, good sized room, firm beds and nice strong shower. And the bonus: as you open the shutters in the morning the reward is the breathtaking Caldera view. Our friends who used the other rooms were equally impressed with their accommodation. This was our first time in Santorini and we loved the island! There is much to see both by the sea and inland so I would recommend renting a car on arrival. The villa is very well located and you can easily walk to nearby Fira to find shops, bars and restaurants. Also in walking distance is pretty Imerovigli with many excellent restaurants. And after a day out it was always a joy to retreat to the quiet haven of this villa. A week was not enough and we will definitely return and we plan to stay again at this amazing villa, so I have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending it.

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• Serenity

  Serenity

  • Guest Cindy and Katie
  • Date of stay 06/10/12
  • Review Submitted 07/05/12
  Our family group of 6 found this amazing villa to be far more fabulous than the pictures already make it seem. You have to experience it for yourself, sitting on the terrace, enjoying the sitting area, and just standing "on the edge" in awe of God's incredible power and mankind's resiliency over time to make the most beautiful place on earth their home. We are so grateful that the owner shared her home with us by renting it out. What a blessing to us! It was wonderful to meet and talk with the caretaker. He was so kind and so attentive. We got a real feel for living in Santorini by staying away from the tourist cruise ship crowds in Fira and walking into the small market as well as the Fresh Coffee shop down the path from us where we met "Spinach Man" and his wife daily for coffee and our Spinach pies. The black sand beach at Perivolos was not crowded, a quick bus ride away. Everyone we met was so friendly. The home was a real home, extremely comfortable, plenty of showers and bathrooms for all of us to enjoy our personal space and get some much needed rest and relaxation. The most amazing thing is how quiet it is looking out toward the volcano every morning, noon, and night. Peaceful, even with cruise ships tendered in the distance. The home was just as advertised, everything worked, and it was a dream come true--pictures you will take in the Villa Espiti Elefas during your stay are where the world's great screensavers come from. You will find yourself saying, "Oh my goodness. It is just like all the pictures. This is Santorini! And, I am really here." I'm sure the hotels are nice, but staying in this great villa is a real experience, an unforgettable one. (Cindy & Katie from San Antonio, Texas)

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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• Summer 2011

  Summer 2011

  • Guest Ila
  • Date of stay 08/08/11
  • Review Submitted 11/29/11
  Wonderful villa with magnificent view of the caldera, we're almost at Christmas and I still have on my desktop a photo from the terrace! Thanks to Mihalis, very precise, organized and always helpful and friendly. hoping to come back one day .. we send to you and Donia our best regards .. we miss those great sunsets! Ilaria&Co

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Superb summer!!

  Superb summer!!

  • Guest Lakky
  • Date of stay 09/24/11
  • Review Submitted 11/19/11
  I just want to thank you for this amazing summer holiday. We loved staying in your beautiful house and could not stay away from the amazing terrace! The view is heavenly, between sea and sky! The pictures do not do your house justice! Absolutely great, thank you we will be back!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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• summer 2011

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  summer 2011

  • Guest Daria, Russia
  • Date of stay 08/19/11
  • Review Submitted 09/15/11
  Dear Donia, hi, We would like to thank you and Mr Mihalis for very nice staying at your villa at Santorini. We enjoyed it very much! Sending you our photo with Mr Mihalis. Thank you very much! And would be glad to visit Santorini and your hospitality house once more. Hope that it will be possible. Kind regards,

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• august 2011

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  august 2011

  • Guest Sam, UK
  • Date of stay 08/03/11
  • Review Submitted 09/15/11
  Hello Donia, we are very happy with your house,it is amazing! We will tell our friends! Mr mihalis is so kind and helpful. Thank you and it's a pity we won't meet! Kind regards

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• summer 2011

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  summer 2011

  • Guest Michael B USA
  • Date of stay 07/07/11
  • Review Submitted 09/15/11
  Thanks again, your house was perfect for our stay!!!

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• Amazing!!

  Amazing!!

  • Guest Lakky
  • Date of stay 10/01/10
  • Review Submitted 01/08/11
  We had a fanatstic holiday in your beautiful house. what a view. we spent hours on the terrace just taking it all in. What a wonderful experience! We loved the villa – it was clean, spacious and the view from the large veranda is spectacular. Your garden is lovely and the area is private and peaceful. Everything went smoothly and as planned. We are planning to return! Thank you!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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April E2000 per week for 6/7
May, June E2500 Per week for 6/7
July, Aug, up to Sept 15  E 3640 per week for 6/7
Sept 15 to Oct 31 E2500 per week for 6/7
Better rates for longer stay please ask
NOTE: Minimum stay: 4 nights
check in: 16H00 (4.00pm) check out 11H00 (11.00 am)

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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