Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily'

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41076.4 sq ft

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Parking available
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Pool
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Barbecue grill

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Megalochori, Egeo

Athinios Port
‪5 min drive‬
Perivolos Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Ancient Thira
‪14 min drive‬
Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

A lovingly restored traditional village house with modern facilities. The property comprises of 1 double and 1 twin bedroom, 2 bathrooms, two lounges, a kitchen with all appliances, a private courtyard with plunge pool and dining area, a large roof terrace with seating and loungers, air conditioning, wifi, TV with DVD player.
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Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allowed in courtyard and outdoor spaces

Please note a government imposed climate resilience levy of 15€ per night is payable on arrival in euros

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 1167Κ91001351201

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

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About the area

Santorini

Located in Santorini, this holiday home is by the sea. Ancient Thira and Oia Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santorini Caldera and Perivolos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Lost Atlantis Experience Museum and Tramonto ad Oia. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

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Megalochori, Egeo

What's nearby

Venetsanos Winery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Santo Wines - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Athinios Port - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Perivolos Beach - 13 min drive - 6.1 km
Ancient Thira - 14 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

Thira (JTR-Santorini National) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Spartakos Restoraunt - ‬5 min drive
‪Santo Wines - ‬3 min drive
‪Γρηγόρης Παραδοσιακός Φούρνος - ‬19 min walk
‪Kafeneio Megalochori - ‬1 min walk
‪Selene Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily' have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily'?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily' located?

This family-friendly Santorini holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Boutari Winery and Santorini Caldera. Athinios Port is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

12 Sept 2024

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Wonderful Holiday in Alba-Lily

We spent almost two weeks at this beautiful property in the delightful village of Megalochori. It is a great place from which to explore the island and as other guests have written, there are lovely restaurants right in the town so we did plenty of strolling out in the warm evenings. Mark was so accessible, friendly and helpful and kindly set up airport transfers and a rental car for us. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and offered shade, sun, privacy and views over the rooftops between the two outdoor spaces. The house stays relatively cool inside and we slept really comfortably. We were not sure whether to rent a car and didn't do so in advance, but with hindsight, would recommend to have one for getting to the supermarkets, which are a bit out of town and of course, exploring the island. We used the local buses during our first few days and they were excellent, if a little crowded at times. Santorini is a beautiful and unique place with much to see and do and we felt that we chose exactly the right spot to stay. Thank you Mark and Christine!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

5 Oct 2023

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Stunning

We absolutely LOVED our stay in Megalochori. “Alba-Lily” was a truly stunning property, perfectly positioned in a beautifully idyllic village on the island of Santorini. The booking process was simple, the communication from the hosts exemplary, & everything including transfers, recommendations & hospitality from Mark & Christine could not have been better. We hired a car from the village and I would definitely recommend this as there is so much to see & do on the island, all of which was never more than a 20 minute drive in any direction. The village itself however had everything you would want & need; 6 restaurants serving wonderful food & drink (Raki & Alisachni in particular), a winery, several shops selling local crafts, a couple of local mini-markets, plus a fantastic bakery. Our favourite however was the local cafe (Kafenio) on the cobbled street leading down to the famous 6 Bell tower; open 9 to midnight every day serving tapas with live music it’s an absolute must.! Travel further afield & you won’t be disappointed. Thira is definitely worth a visit but it’s crazy busy so avoid at peak times if possible. The beach at Perissa is fantastic with volcanic black sand and a wealth of restaurants & bars selling great food & drink, most of which were reasonably priced with water sports available should you wish. Kamari beach is a rocky beach & lot more commercialised but perfect if that’s what you’re after. So many more things to mention but find out for yourself & visit.!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle l., Lacock

25 Sept 2023

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Fabulous

Gorgeous property so very pretty we loved it, village was lovely and traditional too. Mark was so friendly and helpful too!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., KENT

9 Jun 2023

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Great Property

We thoroughly enoyed our stay at Alba Lily. The property is beautiful and exceeded our expectations and spotlessly clean! The outside space is wonderful with the plunge pool area for privacy and a great roof terace with sun loungers for amazing views of the village. A great place for evening drinks. We initially used the buses but decided to hire a car to explore the island. Mark is a friendly guy and generally around to give advice. We would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

8 Jun 2023

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Amazing stay

We had an amazing stay at Alba Lily! The house was gorgeous and Mark & Christine couldn’t have been more helpful, with sorting taxi’s and car hire. We loved the village and wandering down into the town everyday. I already miss my breakfasts at Raki and sat on the terrace at night drinking Santorini wine and listening to the live music at the local bar. The kids also loved it!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr S.

25 Aug 2022

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Fabulous in every way

We spent a lovely few days in Santorini staying at Mark and Christine’s place. The property itself is just great. It’s really interesting because it’s actually built into the hillside almost likes caves. One might think that sounds dark and depressing but is quite the opposite. Firstly it’s wonderfully naturally cool but the air conditioning comes in handy. It’s quite light. The sitting room has light coming from the front door window and shining through from the kitchen. The master bedroom has a skylight that you can see in the pictures. It’s actually two (quite small) houses combined and the second bedroom in the second house has a lovely window seat that you can access via a couple of steps that looks out into the courtyard. The master bedroom has an en-suite bedroom. There is a second bathroom both bathrooms with great showers. The house is very stylishing decorated and great thoughtful touches throughout with lovely fixtures and fittings such as stone basins in the bathrooms. The kitchen is a nice space where you can cook proper meals if you wish. The outside space is just fab. The downstairs courtyard works really well. The seating area shaded by a sail which provides decent shade for most of the day is great for sitting and playing games and eating meals and dipping into the pool to cool off. The rooftop terrace is a real treat. We used it early morning and early evening in particular. There are sun loungers and a really nice seating area with a brolly for shade. The view over the village is fab. One evening we sat up there listening to piano music from the nearby cafe. Finally in terms of Megalochori - its a litter treasure of a place. A lovely little town / large village. Multiple nice little places to eat, little shops selling art, leather goods, etc. There is a family bakery and a decent mini market selling most of what you will need. It’s a decent hub to explore the island. After some deliberation we elected not to hire a car. We were picked up from the airport for 30 euros and we got buses around the island. It’s pretty straight forward. Fira is the hub and a. Very easy bus ride. You can change there for buses to anywhere else on the island including Oia. To get the bus to the Fira there’s a bus stop near the mini market on the LHS on the main road if you turn left on the road from the family bakery. You can get buses heading south or across the island to Perissa opposite the family bakery.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

22 Aug 2022

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Simply Amazing

Firstly we would all like to thank our hosts, Mark & Christine. From our first contact via email through to the final day you have been amazing. Prior to our trip we had a few questions regards airport transfers and car hire. Both of these where arranged for us which was a great help to get our holiday off to a perfect start. The airport transfer was waiting for us on arrival and the car was delivered as agreed to the local bakery just a five minute walk away the next day. The property itself is perfect in every way. We've stayed in properties all over the world and Alba Lily is right up there with the very best. The interior and external spaces are fabulous, all completed to the very highest standard with Mark on hand every couple of days to clean the pool area. The location in village itself was ideal, with the local bakery & several restaurants within a few minutes walk, a local mini market within 10 minutes on foot and a number of large supermarkets and cash & carry outlets just 5 minutes by car you really do have everything you need here. Personally, when booking a property I always read the reviews as you also do if you are reading this one. I booked based on the previous comments and am happy to add mine to the long list of others. This whole experience has been Simply Amazing.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexia C.

8 Jun 2022

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A fabulous week in Santorini

Christine and Mark could not have been more helpful before and during our stay in Megalochori from multiple rebookings due to lockdowns, to arranging transport from the airport , to arranging taxis and helping with horse riding and a sunset cruise. The house is impeccable and the welcome pack was wonderful. We cannot recommend this home and location highly enough! Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter t., London UK

18 Aug 2020

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Glorious retreat

We loved our stay is this beautiful house in the middle of the lovely village of megalochori. Very well equipped, lovely furnishings, and lots of nooks and places to relax. Great roof terrace. A haven amidst the bustle and overdevelopment of Santorini. Christine and mark were really responsive, helpful and welcoming. Great Wi-fi too for teenagers in our party.

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

14 Sept 2019

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Amazing

Stayed for a week in alba lily had a fantastic time the village is perfect for eating out or having a drink after a long day out.Short taxi or bus ride to rest of the island would highly recommend it JUST PERFECT

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

5 Sept 2019

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Relaxing break in beautiful house

Stayed here with my family in August 2019. The house was stunning in a lovely quiet location close enough to everything to make it easy to see all the sites but away from the bustle and mayhem of the more touristy areas. The plunge pool was fabulous as was the roof terrace and Mark and Christine were extremely helpful with suggestions of where to eat. The children loved it and didn't want to leave. We would love to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chetan C., Paris, France

17 Aug 2019

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Heaven in a Santorinian cave

Christine and Mark have done a wonderful job at converting a cave house into a stylish modern two bedroom house fitted with all modern amenities and appliances. We enjoyed this beautiful house in the quiet village of Megalochori on the island of Santorini. It is a delightful, little village, which is close to some of the best beaches and easy to get to the main towns. The house with its lovely little plunge pool allowed us to visit all the spots in Santorini easily but we could come back to this calm and peaceful village and get away from all the crowds. Christine and Mark were excellent hosts, they were always accessible and took care of all our requests, arranging transfers from the airport and to the port and giving valuable information about Santorini. Thanks for letting us use your charming house - we had a wonderful holiday and very much look forward to coming back again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

3 Aug 2019

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Absolutely loved this property and would highly recommend and hope to return soon.

The pictures don’t do it justice and Mark and Christine are amazing and sorted out so much for us.As a family we have stayed in some amazing villas and this one is right up at the top.If you are going to Santorini then you must book this hidden gem.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

30 May 2019

Another perfect relaxing stay

Second stay at Alba Lily, just as good as the first - We love the cave villa, beautifully presented and maintained. Mark and Christine always happy to help. Megalochori is a quiet friendly place, much less touristy than the other areas of Sanotorini, but a great place to explore the busy areas and then come back to relax! We really hope to be able to get back again within the next year or two.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

18 Sept 2018

Fabulous authentic cave house with plunge pool and roof terrace

Alba Lily is every bit as good as the photos, and full of thoughtful touches. We especially loved watching the sunset from the roof terrace, and cooling off in the plunge pool. Mark and Christine are outstanding hosts, and we are very grateful to them for looking after us so well. Megalochori is a great location especially if you plan to use the local buses, with direct routes to Fira, Akrotiri, Perivolos and Perissa. There is also a great walk right on the doorstep to Pyrgos and on to Emborio. Megalochori also has several good restaurants, and we found we could get most everything we wanted from the local shops, and the bakery is amazing. We loved every minute.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

10 Jun 2018

Beautiful unique villa

My husband and I stayed in this beautiful villa for 10 nights and had such a wonderful time. We were picked up on arrival at the airport and taken back on departure, which was so great. The villa itself was immaculate and Mark and Christine had left a welcome pack for us containing milk, bread, ham, cheese, beer, wine etc. etc. This was greatly oappreciated as it meant we could just relax after our journey and not have to make a trip out for supplies. The outside courtyard and pool were fantastic and I spent a large majority of my time in the water, cooling off as the temperature rose quite rapidly over the 10 days. We would highly recommend staying in this villa - if you have half as good a time as we had, you'll have a wonderful holiday.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

John R.

31 May 2018

Excellent quiet retreat in Megalochori with good local restaurants and bus connections

The photographs sell the property and what you see is definitely what you get and first impression is the cleanliness and presentation of the property. This tradition cave house has been very tastefully restored to a very high standard by the owners Mark and Christine, who live locally and are always available should the need arise, which was certainly not necessary for us. Mark met my wife and I at the airport after a late arrival from Manchester and it was dark when we arrived at Alba Lily. The arrangement of the interior bathrooms and bedrooms are a work of art and the foresight of Mark and Christine to see the final picture is beautifully stunning. The village is very pretty with its churches and typical bell towers, and the village square with its restaurants and Bougainvillaea is a special to enjoy a meal or just a coffee. The village has a local family bakery which is just a few minutes walk from Alba Lily and you can buy your fresh bread and pastries and other refrigerated items as well. There is also a roof terrace with the house to enjoy the views over the village where there is a very comfortable to sit and sun beds should you want to lie in the sun. We were in Santorini early May 2018 and we had temperatures up to 34 degrees Centigrade and the constant temperature of the house meant that you could get out of the heat and also it is comfortable to sleep. We did not hire a car and went to all parts of Santorini by bus from either side of the road by the Bakery. All buses goto and come from, the main centre of Fira bus station and generally leave the bus station on time. A short taxi journey will cost 20 to 25 euros and the bus fare's seemed to be always 1.8 euros, so worth getting organised with. A big thanks to Mark and Christine for renting out this property to us. Best Regards from John and Alison in Anglesey UK

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jayne P.

17 May 2018

Alba Lilly is truly beautiful, a real Home from Home with all the extras.

Had a wonderful time at Alba Lilly. The house is stunning, really spacious and has everything you need and more. Mark and Christine were lovely, picking me up and taking me back to the airport. I also had a daily visit from Lilly, Christine and Mark’s cat who joined me for breakfast everyday, sweet little chatterbox. Megalochori is a tiny, quaint and traditional little village with a handful of bars/restaurants serving traditional Greek dishes and a nice little bakery at the top of the hill for fresh breads and pastries. The locals are extremely welcoming and friendly. There are a few nice little shops selling handmade leather goods, jewellery and linens, not the usual touristy type shops. The only downside for me was the two large properties to the rear and side of the house were undergoing extensive renovation work throughout my stay. The drilling, hammering and mechanical sanding started around 8.30 and went on until 3 in the afternoon, which made a leisurely breakfast around the pool or sunbathing on the terrace a very noisy affair plus all the dust and grit it generated....such a shame but it spoilt my stay really. That aside, thank you for sharing Alba Lilly with me, it truly is a beautiful little haven.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

19 Sept 2017

An amazing holiday

This was our first visit to Greece and we were not disappointed. Santorini is truely a beautiful island. Can we just firstly say thank you to both Mark and Christine for being such attentive hosts and making our stay so enjoyable and stress free. Alba Lilly is a traditional cave house which has everything you need and more. Much time and effort has obviously been spent making this a very luxurious place to stay and keeping the house spotless and clean. It is one of the best we have stayed in. We loved it! The village itself still retains the traditional village feel and has a relaxed atmosphere. There are many good restaurants within walking distance and the bakery is excellent. All the staff and people we met during our holiday were very friendly. We split our time visiting towns such as Oia, Thera and relaxing at Alba Lilly. If you enjoy walking, the trek from Thira to Oia along the costal path has outstanding, breathtaking views ( wear trainers!) great photo opportunities. We also visited the Venetsanos winery for wine tasting and light lunch, good choice. We also wanted to see the island from the water, Christine recommended a 5 hour sunset cruise, which we had initially looked at before but were a little dubious about the cost. We decided to go ahead with the luxury trip and I'm so so glad we did! Money well spent and I would do it again. We for the first time ever did not hire a car and managed the whole week using local buses and walking. A big thank you Mark for collecting us and dropping us to the airport. We are already looking to return in 2018. Considering I am fussy and hard to please , I can honestly say Alba Lilly, the village of Megalochori and the stunning scenery and feel of Santorini has won me over. Lucy and Ian

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kirk E.

20 Jul 2017

More then we hoped for,

We had a wonderful stay. The home was clean and well taken care of. The pool offered relief during the hot weather and everything we needed was available to us. Mark and Christine were tremendous hosts and were available should we had needed them ( which wasn't often as we had everything we needed). The village was the perfect setting away from the bustle of Santorini. We would definitely stay here again if we find our way back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry C., Hampshire England

13 Jul 2017

Delightful Cave House in Megalochori

Alba Lily is a delightful cave house in the charming village of Megalochori. It is small and quirky, but has every modern convenience and has been beautifully decorated and furnished with taste by Christine and Mark. Outside it has a delightful courtyard with dining area and small pool, once again decorated with pot plants and tasteful wall plates. Upstairs there is a barbecue and on the roof terrace very comfortable built in sofas and a table with views over the village and surrounding countryside and a very beautiful domed church almost next door. We spent every evening watching the sunset from there - marvelous! Megalochori itself is off the main tourist route but has a small mini market and about six or seven restaurants within walking distance. It is a very traditional village, and if you are lucky, you may get involved in one of their festivals with a bonfire in the street and Greek dancing etc.This has occurred twice for us when visiting in mid June. There is a very good bakery on the outskirts of the village that sells all types of breads and irresistible pastries, plus delicious homemade ice cream, takeaway dinners and grocery items etc. It is open all day every day until midnight and is just a five minute walk from Alba Lily. The bus stop to Fira is right outside the bakery and another mini market is close by. These are some of the highlights, but the best bit is that you get Mark and Christine as well! They are helpful and generous, and the fact that they live next door, means that if you do have a problem they are quickly on hand to deal with it. We highly recommend Alba Lily for a cave house experience in a very traditional Greek village, and you do not need to hire a car.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

9 Jul 2017

Fantastic cave house in quiet traditional village, fabulous holiday.

Mark and Christine were perfect hosts, from wine beer and food in fridge when we arrived to collecting us and taking us back to the aiirport and arranging hire car and boat trip. Really appreciated all those little touches. House is very well equipped - although we only used the fridge to keep our drinks cool!! Santorini is a beautiful island and megalorchori a tranquil Oasis to return to each day, will definitely recommend to friends and family. The Dunnes July 2017

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017

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10/10 Excellent

carole humphries

4 Jul 2017

What a gem - cannot rate this highly enough

Firstly Mark thank you for being the perfect host and Christine although we did not meet maybe next time - we would love to revisit. The accommodation is in a perfect location which gave us the opportunity to explore places such as Oia and Thira but we were always pleased to return to Albalily which is fully loaded with charm and every amenity you could ask for. Its location offers the visitor the opportunity to feel at home in a beautiful traditional Greek village. Santorini may be small but has so much to see and do - beaches, wineries, Island hopping day trips on traditional boats, stunning sunsets, shopping and more. Great Holiday - Great Host - Great accommodation - Great Island PERFECT!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

13 Jun 2017

Amazing Alba Lily

This is a truly Wonderful villa in a beautiful setting and Marc and Christine are the perfect hosts, they are extremely kind and helpful, nothing was too much trouble in helping to make our stay so memorable. Alba Lily was simply stunning and I couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate my 50th birthday. The villa itself is equipped to the highest standards and is equally perfect for two to four people with separate bedroom and sitting areas etc. It has to be seen to appreciate fully,indoors is excellent with so much space and the outdoor seating area with plunge pool and stairs leading to an amazing seating & sunbathing area ! The village of Megalochori is lovely and traditional, it has plenty of excellent restaurants nearby and we liked Mousiko Kouti, Fegerra and the Athermi ,which are all within a short walk. The bakery was excellent also,providing hot food to take away,nice bread and cakes etc.The bus service is good for getting around easily however,we did hire a car for a day which Marc & Christine organised for us. A car makes it easier but it's not essential at all.We loved the island of Santorini, particularly Perissa (great reccommdations from Marc & Christine for lunch) and we also loved the open air cinema at Kamari.Fira and Oia have to be seen also, but Megalochori was my favourite area, as it is a haven and is so laid back . Be sure to visit Megalochori's various winery's, we managed to get to Gavalas, Santo wines for my 50th ! (thanks to Marc for the lift) and Ventesanos.Santorini wine is excellent and a bit different in taste to most other wines due to the volcanic soil etc and the wine tastings were a great experience, with some amazing views as well ! All in all, a wonderful holiday,on a great island ,in the perfect villa and with the best hosts! So thanks so much Marc & Christine and we would strongly recommend Alba Lily and hope to return !

Stayed 10 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

9 Jun 2017

Our best villa stay so far 5 star service

I just cannot put into words how beautiful this villa/the village and this island is. The care and thought that the owners have put into this cave house is exceptional. All I can say it's one of the best holidays we have had and cannot wait to return. You will not be disappointed if you book a holiday here it will exceed all expectations. A massive thank you to mark and Christine for your 5star care and service.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

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