My family of 4 with 2 11yr old girls loved staying at Eco Houses! it's a beautiful complex of about 6 villas clustered around a beautiful pool. it never got crowded, there was always relaxing music playing, the feel of the place was very Spa like. It's a bout 10 mins from the airport, with free shuttle provided. and no worries - you do not hear or see the landing planes at all. We arrived early in the morning and our villa was not ready yet, but Stamatina greeted us with delicious snack and arranged for the car rental (which was included with our stay) so we could start enjoying our vacation from the moment we arrived. The villas were spacious, designed with taste and clean. Our villa had a hot tub just outside, and every villa has a separate table for meals outside, which we enjoyed very much, especially at breakfast, which should probably have a separate tab for a review! I read earlier reviews and each mentioned THE breakfast but no description would ever give it's justice.. my husband is the pickiest eater and he still talks about the fresh Greek yogurt and feta frittata (and he doesn't like feta lol). every day there was a different Greek specialty that we devoured!
the location of the house is perfect - in the center of the island, about 10 mins from Fira and about an hour to Oia. You do need a car. Stamatina the host speaks very good English (and other languages) and has a lot of information about the island and points of interest. We checked out most beaches and of all, best swimming / waves were at Perissa, were there's sand and no pebbles, also not crowded at all. There are many great restaurants in Fira, but most memorable for us was a gem in a neighboring village Exo Gonia 10 mis away from villa) called Metaxi Mas, with the best selection of meat dishes and a beautiful outdoor setting. I also highly recommend having lunch in Ammoudi Bay and jumping of a cliff if you dare, and then taking a donkey taxi to Oia. A surprising gem for us to see was visiting village of Emporio, as well as Pyrgos and Megalochori, all within 20 mins from the house.
I highly recommend Eco Houses for a family or several families spending vacation as a group. Really happy I found this place. I already gave information to friends who are planning a stay in Santorini next season.