Ifestio Villas

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Daniel

Our stay with Ifestio Villas was amazing! Such a beautiful room with amazing views! Katerina was extremely helpful after booking with setting everything up, including list of activities on the island, booking our transfer/porters, etc. she was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Once there Danae was very helpful also! Met us when we got dropped off, showed us to our villa, gave us a map and shared best locations nearby to visit. The room was beautiful and stocked with complimentary food/drinks. Overall, an amazing stay. Would recommend the Hercules Villa to anyone!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Asad

Awesome villa. Small shower space but that is okay. Very nice staff and always responsive even before we arrived.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Jeff

Beautiful view! The villa is clean and in Greek style. Will definitely stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Guadalupe

I loved the location

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

PATA

Our stay was excellent! We arrived after midnight & the porter was waiting for us to walk us to our villa. The villa was spacious & was fully stocked for our breakfast. The garden/patio area was spacious & the views were breathtaking!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Kenneth

Staff - incredible. Katrina, Giannis and Sveldje ... were just the best possible. I would recommend their beautiful property above all else. Fantastic. From Texas!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Heather

This property it absolutely stunning! It is a dream location. Katerina and Giannis are incredible hosts. They helped set up the most wonderful activities and helped make our stay the trip of a lifetime.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Anny

We never write reviews but in this case, we just had to. Giannis and Katerina were wonderful hosts. Before our trip Katerina send us many recommendations as to what to do and experience in Santorini. She also organized our transportation and answered all our questions always replying within the day. Once we were there Giannis met us to welcome us to the villas and again shared with us suggestions about what to do. Once we finally settled on activities, he made all the arrangements for us. Their staff were also so lovely and attentive to all our needs. They truly made our vacation memorable.

As for the villas itself one word AMAZING. It was very clean, well-stocked and spacious. The view is everything. We had the best of time. Thank you Katerina and Giannis!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Kathy

Amazing, the view is beautiful and the staff are very friendly and help with everything needed.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2023

Michelle

The location and view cannot be beat but be prepared for the 120 steps of various widths and heights. We are all physically fit so it was not problem for us but this should be noted on Expedia and the website for the villas.

The villa was clean but it was HOT. There is only one small air conditioning unit and it does not keep Villa Agis cool. The master bedroom was miserably hot even with the door open, which sucked for us because we would have preferred the privacy given that it was our wedding anniversary. However we did not want to melt so we had to keep the door open. Also, the only bed clothes on the beds are fitted sheets and a comforters. Given the interior temperature of the villa, a single top sheet would have been appropriate.

As other reviews have stated, breakfast is a loaf of bread, some jam, some ham, and some sliced cheese. That would not even come close to feeding our 5 kids who ranged from 17 to 23. Luckily there are bakeries nearby so we bought a variety of savory breakfast pies every morning.

The safe in Villa Agis was not operational so we had to carry all of our cash, jewelry, and passports around with us for four days. That added a lot of weight to my purse.

The outdoor furniture is in disrepair so that was a disappointment. Also the pool was far too hot to get into. We were looking forward to using it to cool off but it was 34.5 C!! We asked for the temperature to be turned down and it was but it never got cool enough for us to swim in.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2023

Karen

Amazing location

Amazing !!! We loved our stay. Perfect location, everything Katarini arranged went like clockwork from transport to and from airport to porters for luggage. There are lots of stairs but the location is definitely worth the effort. Loved sitting in gin hot pool at night with view of caldera. One of our favorite travel memories

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2022

Gabriela

Gorgeous view and the host, Katerina, was extremely nice and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2022

Christine

Amazing Place to Stay in Santorini

Wonderful location, amazing views, comfortable, clean villa. The owner is great with communication and helpful suggestions for what to see and do on the island. We plan to return as soon as possible.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Una de las propiedades con las vistas mas espectaculares de Santorini. Muy accesible a todo, comoda, amplia y su host Katrina es muy servicial y proactiva.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2021

Marnie

A dream villa in Oia!

Most incredible place I’ve stayed! It was a dream to stay in the Villa Hercules. Katerina and her team was wonderful with helping plan and find the best spots. The villa was spacious, clean and had everything you need and more! Incredible location, walking distance to all the best spots in Oia.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2021

Andrew C.

Soul Refreshing

What a wonderful experience all around. Katerina was a wonderful host with fantastic ideas and helped us with reservations at great restaurants. The room was exquisite and quaint but the view was what really was incredible. A morning coffee or an after wine is a must when staying here! We loved every minute. Andrew and Rachel

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Great location within walking distance to most anything. Katerina was always available and made suggestions and reservations for us. Be prepared to climb stairs as this villa is at the bottom but is worth the stairs. Would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Paradise in Oia Santorini

It was excellent staying in Ifestio Villas. Great views and location. Right in the middle of Oia.
Katerina takes care of minute details and makes all the effort to make the stay comfortable. Her tips on how to spend 3 perfect days in Santorini were really helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect!!!!

We had a family of 5 stay in the villa. It was perfect! Highly recommend!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This property has an absolutely breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea and all of Oia. The outdoor terrace with the private pool was our favorite place to hang out. This cave house is so unique and was perfect for our party of 6 girls.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2019

kinga

perfect stay in prefect location! Our host Katerina recommended only the best, thank you!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

John H.

This place was amazing!

Katerina was a gem! Her staff, especially Anna made us feel like guests in their home! Views are second to none! We will definitely go back!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2018

Ajay

Location is fantastic but one needs to be ready to walk up & down a little bit.
The owner / caretaker is very helpful. Staff is very friendly.
If you have heavy luggage, ensure you get the help of a porter. We got this help.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2018

Sam

Very well situated in the heart of Oia on Santorini. I counted 83 steps from the main pedestrian street to my door, but walking up and down the steps is part of life in Oia. The bed in my villa was a bit small but comfortable, and the room was charming, clean, and quiet. We enjoyed our stay very much. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2018

Andrea

Our trip to Santorini was perfect, thanks to Katerina and our stay at Ifestio Villas. We got there late in the afternoon and were starving, so finding the fridge full of food and a bottle of sparkling wine was a real treat. On our first day she gave us an amazing explanation on the history of the island and showed us the best places to go. The suite we stayed in had absolutely everything we need, even beach supplies. Not to mention the view. Stunning. I even loved the visit of some cats when we were sitting in the balcony. They are so much fun.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2018

Dave&Margot

A wonderful find in Oia. Very central to all town restaurants and activities but da enough. Away we didn’t hear all the The “villa” was spacious and brightly colored. The kitchenette was perfect and I well equipped. Our balcony looked out on the caldera - absolutely fantastic. Katerina ( the owner ) is a treasure. She helped us plan our days, recommended restaurants and arranged to get us on a sunset cruise when the internet told me no space was available. She even offered to bake a cake for us when she learned it was our 35th anniversary. Thank you Katerina!!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Spacious close to all restaurants centre of the hub .

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2018

Jennifer

Excellent Caldera view with wonderful host

Katerina was our personal tour guide. She gave us suggestions on where to go and what to do. She met with us the first morning to make sure we had a wonderful day planned. She provided us with a cellphone to use on the island and always called to make sure were we doing well.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2018

natalia

Hercules villa

Holds a lot of people, really comfortable living space. Amazing views, and the pool was lovely. Really friendly staff, went above and beyond to make our stay perfect!
Thank you so much katerina xx

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2018

Max

The place is as beautiful as advertised, if not more. Katerina's communication is top notch, and she is very helpful with anything leading up to and during your trip. This place is a true gem in Oia, and for an affordable price!

We'll be staying here again our next stop in Oia

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2018

Marija

If you want to experience the famous Greek hospitality at its best, then this is the place to stay. Katerina the owner, Irini and Matilda are the sweetest, nicest persons we met. They were so helpful and accommodating, and they made our stay memorable. We stayed in Hercules villa, two bedroom cave house and it was perfect. The villa is on a great location, in the middle of Oia, close to everything. The house was very nice, had everything you need for a long stay and very authentic. The balcony and the view was breathtaking! We felt like we were in heaven, literally! The balcony had a heated pool, so it was perfect for the kids as well. We will come back for sure, and definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2018

Anupa

Amazing views wonderful\nHost

Beautiful cottages, perfect location, wonderful host, great views

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2017

Isabelle

Memorable stay in Oia

What a lovely experience for us. I feel so lucky to have found this gem. The Host is the kindest person you will meet in Greece. This place is amazingly beautiful the view is breathtaking. It is a peaceful gateway right beside the lively Oia its shops restaurant sunset etc...

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2017

Loan

Wonderful stay

Our family of five people had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Katerina was an amazing host. She was very attentive and helpful with all our concerns. Plus we learned so much from her about the island. The view from the room was wonderful!!!! The room itself was clean and comfortable. We definitely recommend the apartment. Thank you again, Katerina, for your kindness.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2017

Daniel

Great place with amazing views.

Owner is amazing. Answers emails within hours even and at all hours. She is also super knowledgeable and helpful about ideas for your itinerary while there. She made great recommendations on places to eat, shop, see. She also sat down with us on the first day we arrived to go over the map, give us directions to places to go and even gave us a local cell phone to use to call her at any time if we had questions! Room was very nice with lots of space and the views are amazing. Its located centrally and close to everything. Definitely recommend it. She also has two other amazing apartments to rent. One was being cleaned between guests and she gave us a tour.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2017

Brenda and John

Phenomenal Cave House

Our experience at Katerina's Ifestio Villas was beyond our greatest expectations. The cave house was amazing! We were so impressed with the decor, the beautiful furnishings, the authenticity, and the expansive patio with its breathtaking view of the caldera and the volcano. We spent many an hour sipping on coffee in the morning (compliments of Katerina) and wine in the evening watching the boats sail by. Our experience was further enhanced because of Katerina's knowledge of the area (what to do; where to go). When we arrived in Oia, Katerina was waiting for us and escorted us to the villa where she sat down with us and helped us plan our week. She had so many wonderful suggestions and then made arrangements for us - everything from booking our cruise on the Thalassa Sailing Yacht to arranging an excursion to Akrotiri. She even gave us a phone for the week so we could contact her at any time. She was always available and so friendly and genuine. She really wanted us to enjoy ourselves!

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2017

Alyssa

Thank you, Katerina, for being a wonderful host. We will forever remember this trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2017

Jeff & family

Nice cave house at heat of Oia. Highly recommended

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Katerina the owner/host gave us the information of the island via emails before we left US. She prepared everything for us when we arrived, even recommended daily itinerary. We felt at home, seriously. The hotel is close to many must see places at Santorini. We rented a car so it was convenient going to other villages. We had wonderful vacation at Santorini!

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2016

Yanjing

Friendly and helpful host

Katerina, the host was very friendly and helpful by giving us informations about the area including where to eat and what activities to do. She also provided us a local cellphone to use! Overall, it's a great place to stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2016

Alex

cave house with big terrace.

The cave house is big, has 2 rooms and a large terrace that looks out to the caldera on a 120 degree angle if you stand on the edge. Interior is of traditional decoration, clean. The bed linen and mattress are a little bit dated. There is a kitchen you can cook, I think not many people cook there, cooking oil is beyond best before date (I bought a new one).

Fairly good service, Katerina is generally helpful, and house keeper can do wash ups and laundry.

I think the cave house is best suited for families, or maybe you have more than 2 people, then on average, you got cheaper price compared to other hotels.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2016

Linda

Paradise in Santorini

Katerina was a perfect host. She even gave us a cell phone with her number programmed in case we needed to reach her. The apt was perfect in every way and the views were amazing. Would highly recommend

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2016

Chrissa

Absolutely enchanted with Ifestio and Oia!

We had high anticipation about Oia and staying in an authentic type room. Ifestio Villas exceeded our expectation. The view from our balcony overlooking the caldera was breathtaking! The room was quaint and clean. Katerina was overly accommodating with frequent emails prior to arrival, arranged all transportation from port and to airport, and had porters waiting to assist us with our luggage upon arrival and departure. Even though she was not available to assist us on the day of our arrival due to an emergency, she arranged for Christina next door to be of assistance. We truly felt taken care of. Katerina had a binder full of helpful information as well as an optional itinerary to use for the days we were there.
The only reason I rated the room comfort at 4 is because the room my husband and I shared has an awkward bed against the wall that the shutters when left open can't open all the way so one can hit their head on it if not careful. The extra beds in the living area were great and comfortable. Otherwise, we absolutely loved the villa. There are quite a few stairs to reach Infestio, but worth it once you reach it.
We would absolutely stay here again. Heartfelt thanks Katerina for exceeding our expectations in Oia. Truly a dream come true for our family.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2015

Gloria

Little cave apartment

Perfect view on balcony

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel, staff, and view in Oia

Three night stay. The room was actually a little house with two bathrooms, kitchen, two bedrooms. Incredibly helpful staff, especially Tara, who will help arrange car rentals, sunset cruises, dinners, etc. Room was stocked with snacks. We had a huge private balcony over the caldera...perfect place to drink a bottle of wine after dinner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Unbeatable view

Fantastic stay, perfect location in Oia with ocean view and wonderful service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2015

Family Trip

Family view

Fantastic views of the caldera from room and patio. After booking a room, Katerina contacted me for further plans for transportation and restaurant reservations. Trust their advice and enjoy their inside information. The apt was well decorated and supplied. Beds were comfortable and AC kept room cool. Infestio Villas offers a unique Santorini experience and is a great place to stay; I will stay here the next time I'm there.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Cristian

Die Position des Hauses ist Atemberaubend.
Pool auch Top. Ist schon was besonderes..

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2021

Thierry

Endroit superbe. Très bien placé.
Communication très limitée, le propriétaire était là juste à l'arrivée. Il y a eu une erreur de chambre, notre chambre était déjà occupée, on nous à mis dans une autre plus grande. Les voisins nous ont signifiées de façon peu aimable qu'on devrait changer le lendemain matin. Aucune nouvelle du propriétaire.
Le petit déjeuner est quelquonque

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

部屋の設備、立地、部屋からの景色など、すべてが最高の一言！
WiFi環境は良好、電子レンジ・冷凍庫はないですが食器、調理器具、コンロあり。
塩、胡椒、オリーブオイル、はちみつ、コーヒー、紅茶、パン、牛乳、甘口スパークリングワイン、白ワイン、お水、バター、ハム、チーズをお部屋に用意してくれています。
ただ徒歩圏内のスーパーには、生鮮食料品は卵ベーコンハム程度しか売っていないので、思っていたほど料理はできませんでした。
事前に到着時間や送迎の手配などについて英語でのメールのやりとりする必要があったり、部屋やエリアの説明も英語だったりと、英語でのコミュニケーションができると安心です。

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2018

Jae Guk

Bedt host and best location

약간 오래된 시설이지만 비교적 관리가 잘 되어있고 무엇보다도 최고의 호스트의 배려와 도보로 산토리니 이아마을을 잘 즐길 수 있는 최고의 위치입니다.
다시 방문하고 싶은 곳이네요.

Family