Just a sixteen-minute drive from the white walls and pale blue rooftops of Pyrgos, the northeastern coast of Santorini offers more serenity off the tourist track. This tiny island is easy to cross by car, plus the Athinios Ferry Port is twenty-three minutes away for day trips farther afield. But when a host is as attentive as yours, you might want to stick around.

After a private transfer from the airport or port, you’ll arrive at a studio suite that appears beautifully traditional from the outside. We love the stone exterior and the country-style wooden door where you can enter your private patio. A parasol and slatted shelter create much-needed shade from the Cycladic sun, but your host can also help out. They’ll provide a refreshing basket of fresh fruit and local wine upon arrival, which you can nibble and sip peacefully in your serene, white, studio.

Sleep soundly in the bedroom through the archway, looking forward to waking up to homemade breakfast every morning in the restaurant. Your suite sits just below its terrace – how convenient. And if you ever feel ready to leave this nest and explore the island, just ask your host to borrow the car while they take care of housekeeping and fresh linens. Hospitality at its finest.

Home truths:
*Your entrance is private, but this home is part of a resort (situated below its restaurant terrace)
*There's no dedicated workspace, but plenty of laptop-friendly spots
*Included in your stay, you'll get daily housekeeping, a change of linen three times per week, airport or port transfers, manual car rental for the duration of your stay, fresh fruits, local wine, and daily homemade breakfast in the on-site restaurant
*There are two sofa beds which can sleep kids, but the maximum capacity for adults is two
*Private parking is available (and we do recommend bringing a car to get around)
*The kitchen is more of a kitchenette, but there's also an outdoor grill for cooking
*There are no laundry facilities