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Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily'

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Point of interest

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily'

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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Property manager

Christine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Allowed in courtyard and outdoor spaces

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1167Κ91001351201

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'alba Lily
Beautifully Restored Traditional Village 'alba Lily Megalochori
Beautifully Restored Traditional Village 'alba Lily
Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'alba Lily
Beautifully Restored Traditional Village 'alba Lily Megalochori
Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'alba Lily
Beautifully Restored Traditional Village 'alba Lily

About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 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'?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Santorini vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Boutari Winery and Santorini Caldera. Antoniou Winery and Gavalas Vineyard are also within 10 minutes.

Beautifully Restored Traditional Village House 'Alba Lily' Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Great property in a quaint village - highly recommend for a quieter Santorini experience. Thanks to Mark for the hospitality - enjoyed all the cats as well : )
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
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

J A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place in the perfect location
I can’t say enough about this place. My wife and two daughters and I stayed here for five days and it was amazing. The perfect place in a small village really gives you the sense of culture for this island. Very happy we did not stay in Oia because of all the tourist and crowds. Five restaurants within walking distance and less than five minutes away. Watch the sunset less than 15 minute walk away and see it over the ocean. Mark did such an amazing job restoring this apartment. So unique and the pool was perfect. Up top, layout in privacy and absorb the sun. At night around eight or 9 o’clock, you can hear distant music from a café playing live authentic Greek music. Mark was so helpful in suggesting places to eat, beaches to visit and sites to see. He also helped me arrange for a rental car and transportation to and from the airport. Such a great host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, comfortable home.
We felt we were in the true Greece cultural location. Very easy to get from place to place. Bus was very convenient. Mark was the best! Would highly recommend it, this quaint little village. People were great. Thankyou.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect set up
This property was perfect for our family of four with two young adults - two separate sleeping areas which worked out well for us. Well situated in such a quaint town, close enough to the action in Fira and Oai, but out of the fray and nice to come home to the quiet and plunge pool at the end of each day. The property has everything you might need - we did not take advantage of the grill area, but having access to the kitchen was very handy. The local bakery was a five minute walk and provided us with all the breakfast, coffee, snacks, ice cream, etc. that we needed. Bus stop is close and worked well. Communication was great leading up to our stay and Michael was very responsive to the one small issue we had. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Megalochori is amazing, this Vrbo is perfect
We wanted a nice and relaxing vacation and could not have picked a better place. Mornings and nights on the balcony, afternoons in the pool, hanging around Megalochori throughout — this vacation was a great mental reset and we can’t wait to come back! Thank you Mark for the assistance with everything as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., KENT

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alyssa K., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of Heaven
We adored our stay at Alba Lily. Mark was incredibly helpful and gave wonderful suggestions for places to eat, etc. and always very easy to contact when needed. The village is very traditional and peaceful, we loved getting to know some of the locals and restaurant workers, all very friendly. Easy bus rides to Fira, Oia, and Pyrgos, but always loved coming back to the village. We highly recommend Mark & Christine’s property when visiting Thira (Santorini)— we will be back one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Melinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in Megalochori!
We highly recommend this beautiful property! Mark was an amazing host, easy to communicate with and very helpful. The home is exactly as pictured. Megalochori is a quaint little town in a great location. There are amenities/restaurants within walking distance. We were happy to be in a quiet area. We could easily drive to Oia or Fira (very busy touristy areas) and were a short drive to Kamari and Perissa beaches. We loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was simply perfect, and the hosts are the best ever!
From the moment we booked our stay on line, and all through the process, Christine was wonderful answering all our questions. On site Mark was great, and helpful as well. The Alba Lilly is perfection, clean, beautiful and in the perfect location. This was a fantastic experience all around start to finish. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwin P., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
The house exceeded our expectations! Great location! Great space! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
We enjoyed our stay at Alba Lily very much! It is beautifully maintained, nice amount of space and the outside amenities are perfection. We loved the upstairs terrace with views of the village and the pool was such a welcome feature on the hot days. This location is great for those who don't want the more crowded areas of the island but it is still convenient to the port, airport, restaurants etc. The hosts are very welcoming and provided great communication and assistance throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in Santorini
This is a beautiful property, very well maintained in a perfect neighborhood in Santorini. Mark and Christine are outstanding hosts. They arranged the pick up from the airport, left fresh bread, ham, cheese, wine in the refrigerator and were always available for any request. Mark even spent the time to take us to rent a car. The house is walking distance to a bakery and a restaurant, which were open despite being in low season (middle November). It was a perfect stay in a gorgeous property. Thanks Mark and Christine.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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