Santorini holiday villa

It was our first time to the Greek isles, and we (3 single ladies in our mid-20s to young 30s) were looking for a place to enjoy Santorini. I found the pics on this listing too good to be true. Then Jon called me in Austin, TX, to ask if I had any questions. Honestly, that kind of reaching out did it for me. This is not Oia or Fira, but you can easily reach these places by car. Besides unless you want to pay $$$ on lodging, Oia and Fira were great visits by car and for nice dinners at sunset. Exo Gonia is a small neighborhood tucked in the hills that overlook the Kamari coast (sunrises! sun-kissed decks!). We were beyond satisfied when we arrived at the Villa for the first time. The pics do NOT do it justice. It IS better than it looks. Jon is a gracious host and wants you to enjoy and explore the island like you're a local for the week. We bought groceries and dined al fresco on the lower deck. We sunned on the upper deck. We spent many hours staring out at the coast from that plunge pool. Since the Villa is so brand new, Jon would check in with us every now and then, asking how the place could be better. But we had very little to add. It's so nice! The hotplate is tricky to make any real extensive meals (for pasta, it's fine; full set of pots included, be creative!), but the oven worked great for broiling meats or toasting fresh breads. There's something to be said about being able to make your own coffee when on vacation. Fantastic rainfall showerheads were an excellent touch. There's an amazing local restaurant (www.santorini-metaximas.gr) that serves Cycladic, Cretan, and Santorini- specialties, literally up the hill from the Villa, less than 100 steps, where everyone knows Jon's name. We got around the isle easily in a rental car (recommended), felt like locals after about 2 days. ;) We wanted relaxation, quiet, respite, but also fun, nights out, and getting to know the locals. This is exactly what we got in our short time here. We had a wonderful time -- and can't wait to visit again.