Location, jacuzzi and ability to check in early. The host was responsive after arrival.

Poor wifi, key collection on arrival - we blindly let ourselves into the villa. Host did not respond to messages as there was a misunderstanding on their end resulting in a porter not meeting us on arrival and helping us bring luggage to the villa.

The house is huge - much bigger than we expected, with essentially a whole separate flat (including another kitchen!) above what would already be a large property. The view is incredible and the location is great - though be prepared for steps if you are heading into Fira!

Some minor issues checking out / confirming pickup time with the host but everything worked out 😊

So much to love about Astraea House!!! The location, the home itself, and THE VIEW. The staff was so helpful and friendly! A short 15 min walk to the central Fira bus station, which will take you to any other major part of the island. Great food everywhere around, and a super great bookstore just a few feet from the front gate. We stayed a few places on our Greece Vacation, and this place was on the top of our list of homes. If you're on the fence about staying here, just book it and take in THE VIEW.

It is hard to put into words how incredible this property is. We were a family of seven looking for space and views in Santorini and found this gem. The many terraces and floors maximize the incredible location overlooking the Aegean. Opening the shutters and doors every morning was a special treat as we enjoyed pristine views of the ocean and sea breezes. And in the afternoon, no words to describe the sunsets. On an island where people gather in large groups struggling to watch the sunset and snap the perfect photo, you will not believe your luck as you enjoy a private and unobstructed phenomenal view of the sun going down over the water. A nightly treat. The main terrace has a lovely plunge pool, where we gathered and enjoyed the afternoon and hung out in total privacy. The stairs to the upper terraces were lined with bright flowers, making it postcard perfect. The rooms were spacious and private, with a couple of cave-style rooms my kids loved, and an enormous master, with doors and shutters facing two directions to maximize the view of the sea and the sunlight. The living room was spacious and well-appointed, as was the kitchen. We were surprised and pleased to discover that our stay included daily housekeeping service, so in the afternoons, when we arrived home, we were treated to a clean kitchen and tidy bathrooms/fresh towels. Finally, the peace and quiet....set back from the path by a long set of stairs, we heard nothing from passers by or neighbors the entire time we were there. It was so quiet and peaceful, we felt like we were the only people in Firostefani. This property is perfectly located outside the hustle and bustle of Fira, but only a couple minutes walk to the first restaurants and viewpoints of the village. In short - perfect location. Do yourself a favor and book this incredible property, and then relax and enjoy the space and the views!

I must comment on the difficulty of contacting the host. Messages were not replied to for hours, and sometimes, not until the next day. This was frustrating, because sometimes, things are time-sensitive. Planning logistics of a family of seven is stressful and tricky, and I would have preferred more immediate communication with the host. She did not reply to texts or messages through WhatsApp. Everything was by email, which is slow. The one time I tried to call her, when we were checking out, she did not answer. Moments later, I called her again from the housekeeper's phone, and she picked up immediately. Not clear why she didn't take my call but took the housekeeper's.