Located in Mesaria, this lovely villa for $1,172 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. The Antelmi Houses in the heart of the traditional settlement of Messaria village-santorini island is an accommodation retreat for all senses. An authentic Santorini house has been transformed into three comfortable, independent units. The first house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the second one features a bedroom and a bathroom. Both are located in the ground floor of the complex and also have equipped kitchens. On the first floor you will find a charming apartment with a bedroom, and a living room with details such as original furnishing and architecture that will travel you back to a bygone era with a modern touch of sophistication. The Antelmi Houses in Messaria provides: • Three separate rooms that can accommodate up to twelve people in their premises • Mini bar and Espresso machines in every room • Fully equipped kitchen (in the two ground floor rooms) • Wardrobes in every room • Swimming pool with sunbeds and umbrellas • Outdoors lounge • Furnished private "corners" with village view • Bathrooms in the rooms • COCO-MAT linen and accessories • Air conditioning • Internet access • Hair dryer • Satellite TV • Speakers • Wake-up calls • Robes and slippers • Personal care and beauty products The Antelmi Houses are located in the village of Messaria. After the complete renovation of the villa we created a private area with all modern amenities and luxurious details that will make your stay comfortable and memorable. The rooms are furnished with comfortable beds, coffee tables, wardrobes and bathrooms and spacious outdoor areas, where at the swimming pool of each property you can relax on the sun beds, lounges and enjoy your meals in the dining room or in the comfortable outdoors dining table. The facilities of the Antelmi Houses • Swimming pool with sun beds, loungers and umbrellas • Tables and seating by the pool • Dining table in the pool area that sits 12 people • Furnished private lounges • BBQ Facilities • Fully equipped kitchens (in selected rooms) Services of the Antelmi Villas & Houses • Wireless internet connection • Room cleaning • Welcome drinks upon arrival • Concierge services Additional Services (upon request) • Breakfast • Car/ Bike rental • Excursions/ Cruises organization • Chef to prepare meals especially for you • Laundry Service • Transportation from airport/ port DESTINATIONS Santorini is one of the most famous islands in the world and one of the top touristic destinations. The unique caldera created by the eruption of the volcano has an incredible energy and power making all visitors fall in love with its otherworldly beauty. Experience the magic and thrills that the island of Santorini offers by choosing to stay in the Antelmi Houses. -Santorini Island Santorini is the island of the caldera, the beautiful landscapes, the unique products and the black, red and white beaches. It has a rich history and presence in time, a significant culinary tradition and a number of attractions, villages and beaches that are worth visiting and exploring during your stay in Santorini. History & Sights ... The island of Santorini was one of the centres where the Cycladic civilization was developed. The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. Visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri to admire a city annihilated by the great volcanic eruption in 1600 BC. The findings from the archaeological site are displayed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera. Visit also Ancient Thira on the top of Mesa Vouno in Kamari and the Archaeological Museum of Thera to witness the culture that developed in the 4th century BC in Santorini. In the Kastelia and Goulades of Santorini (Akrotiri, Skaros/ Imerovigli, Pyrgos, Oia, Emporio) you will see how the Santorinians protected themselves from pirate raids in the 15th century through walks in these castle cities of the island. The wealth and power of the island in the 18th century is etched in the mansions of the island, mainly located in Oia and Messaria. In a series of private institutions and museums in Fira like the Belloneio Foundation, the Foundation of P. Nomikos, the Santozeum and the Maritime and Folklore Museum, in Oia and Kontochori respectively you can see many aspects of the history and the importance of Santorini through time. Villages ... In Santorini, there are many villages that are worth visiting in order to see the beauty and listen to the stories narrated in the narrow streets, in the shadow of the steeples and the beautiful courtyards of the houses. Visit the medieval village of Pyrgos with the evocative atmosphere, the churches and climb up to the Monastery of Prophet Elias to enjoy the view. At Akrotiri, apart from the Archaeological area, you can visit the emblematic lighthouse and admire all of Santorini from the south side of the island. Do not miss a stop at the Castle of Emporio, the most well preserved Castle of the island and its neighbouring Megalochori with its alluring rustic atmosphere. In the village of Oia, the unique architecture and awe-inspiring views to the caldera and the sunset completes your visits to the villages of Santorini in the best way possible. Beaches ... The beaches of Santorini are each one of a kind. The volcanic origin of the beaches results in various colours of sand and unique, savage sceneries that fill you with images never seen before. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Red Beach with the red rock that unites the land and the sea and creates a unique coastal landscape. Volcanic setting with other colours, black sand - white rocks, you will find at the beach of Vlychada. For walks and shopping before or after swimming visit the two Blue Flag awarded beaches of Kamari with the excellent organization. Equally well organized are the beaches of Perivolos and Perissa (also Blue Flag awarded) with many proposals for food, drinks and water sports. In Santorini you will also find a series of beaches that are not organized where you can enjoy your swim in privacy surrounded by the rough volcanic wilderness. Gastronomy ... In the volcanic soil of Santorini grows a range of products that are unique world widely. The wines of Santorini, the most famous of which is Vinsanto, with the "explosive" character and unique flavours are the best accompaniment for enjoying the sunset in Santorini. Do not miss the Santorini cherry tomatoes, the white eggplant, capers and fava growing on the island for 3,500 years. At the restaurants on the island you will enjoy unique flavours and mouth-watering combinations of local ingredients in creative dishes that draw their inspiration from the rich culinary tradition of Santorini. Must live Santorini experience ... to experience the magic of the island do not miss a cruise in the waters of the caldera on a traditional boat or on the deck of a luxurious catamaran. Ask the people of Villa Antelmi to advise you on all the details, and also arrange for you an unforgettable cruise in the Aegean Sea. -Messaria Village in Santorini Messaria is one of the largest villages in Santorini and as it name suggests it is located in the middle of the island close to all the main sites and the beaches of Santorini! The Antelmi Houses are located in the heart of the traditional settlement, among the village’s mansions that showcase its prosperous past as the centre of the viniculture of Santorini. The only mansion open to the public on the entire island, Argyros Mansion, is located just a few steps from the Antelmi Houses. Here you will be part of the authentic everyday life on the island. The architecture of the village follows the genuine structure where the houses were built next to each other to be protected from the winds. In Antelmi Houses you will have the chance to enjoy moments of bliss and relaxation at the swimming pool, unwind in the sun loungers and enjoy the tastes of Santorini in the dining areas of the complex. It is easy to travel from Messaria to the destinations of the island with the public bus services or by renting a car or an ATV. The capital, Fira, is a 10 minutes’ drive, and so are the medieval village of Pyrgos and the lively beach of Kamari. Do not miss being part of the authentic Santorini by staying in Antelmi Houses in Messaria!