written by on 26/06/2008
Good Points
The pool was a good size although not safe for children
Bad Points
Long way from the main road and then the same distance again to the beach
General Comments
We found the owner of Sandy Villas wanted to rent us a fan and a safe before we put our cases down. The bbq that they provided was far above the price of a good meal at a good restaurant. They charge 25 euros for a courtesy room on the day of departure. Our room was below ground level with no window in the bathroom, which was directly off the kitchen. There was no kettle or toaster although it was supposed to be self catering. We had to pay a supplement for under occupancy but there would not have been room for a third person as we had a very small wardrobe and two chairs etc.
We expected the beach to be volcanic but on the water line there were rocks that were very slippy and made getting into the sea dangerous. It was very windy quite a few days and nights but it was a warm wind. Overall we would not recommend these villas at all. We took the bus to Thira which was cheap, quick and on time and is a good way to travel round such a small island. You will need good, walking shoes wherever you go as there are a lot of steep pavements.