Armeni Seaside Villa - with private boat service! - Oia

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Explore the area

Santorini, Egeo

Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint9 min walk
Thirasia10 min walk
Oia Castle13 min walk
Thira (JTR-Santorini National)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Armeni Seaside Villa - with private boat service!

Delve into the soul of the caldera by staying in this beautiful and spacious villa, nestled in Armeni Bay, the hidden gem of Oia! Armeni Bay is accessed either on foot through 300 steps, or by our private boat service. Perfect for those with an adventurous mind and energy!

The villa consists of four levels. The first level features a spacious living room and dining room, overlooking the terrace and the dazzling caldera. Furthermore, a large, modern and fully equipped kitchen is situated on the ground floor (ceramic cooking plates, oven, dishwasher and large refrigerator). The second level consists of two bathrooms and one bedroom with a king size bed facing the backyard, where there is a third bathroom, and a laundry room. On the third level, there are two bedrooms featuring king size beds and facing the upper terrace of the house, which shares magnificent views over the caldera. The fourth level of the house, is an open loft with a king size bed. The private terrace right at the seafront is perfect for lying back with a good book, sunbathing and enjoying home cooked meals. The beach in front the house is a volcanic pebble beach perfect for swimming and kayak excursions to the nearby small bays. We provide the kayaks! In addition, you could always, walk up to the village of Oia, and enjoy the local sites there, or rent a car and explore the rest of Santorini. This Villa and its location, are both very special, and are ideal for sea lovers and people who are looking to escape the pressures of fast paced living.

This tastefully renovated villa is located in a truly unique spot of the caldera, at the foot of the cliff where stands Oia. It is located in the small, and picturesque Armeni bay, which only numbers a few houses, a restaurant and a pier where private yachts dock. The villa is located only few steps away from the sparkling blue waters. What makes Armeni Bay special, is that is not accessible by car. The two options for accessing Armeni bay are the following: 1)There is a path of 300 steps, linking this small port with the centre of the village of Oia. It is a 15-20 minutes hike through steps. You would need to be reasonably fit and like exercising for these steps. 2) We have our own private boat, and captain, for transporting our guests, upon check in, check out and during their stay. We offer this service (included in the price of the house) in order to be able to accommodate guests that are not willing to use the steps. From Armeni bay, the boat will drop you off in Ammoudi bay. Ammoudi bay, is also a small bay with seafood restaurants. However it is also accessible by car, as there is a proper road. From Ammoudi bay you can either use your car/scooter/atv or take a taxi in order to explore the rest of the island. It is only a 2 minutes drive from the village of Oia. In the village of Oia, you will find a great variety of shops and restaurants.

The house offers housekeeping service every other day.

Upon a reservation’s confirmation the host is always available for any inquiries or pre-arrival arrangements regarding transportation, excursions, special occasions, etc.
Staying in one of Nicoletta’s houses, guarantees personalised and discreet service, which allows guests to unwind and have a carefree stay. Nicoletta herself or a member of her team is always available during your stay in order to assist you and ensure you are having an enjoyable holiday.

Check out our other two properties in Armeni Bay: Armeni Beach House and Armeni Beach Nest

PLEASE NOTE that in rare cases of bad weather conditions we cannot use the boat. During the touristic season that the house operates (mid April - mid October), bad weather conditions are rare, but can still occur. We always follow the instructions of the local port authorities and our guests' safety is our top priority. In such cases our guests can either use the steps to go to the village, or we offer alternative accommodation in the main town of Oia.

Property manager

Mrs. Nicoletta Nomicou

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Greek, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea view

Outdoor space

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 1312458

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oia

Located in Oia, this holiday home is on the beach. Oia Castle and Ancient Thira are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santorini Caldera and Kamari Beach. Maritime Museum and Tramonto ad Oia are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, sailing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

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What's nearby

Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint - 9 min walk
Tramonto ad Oia - 9 min walk
Thirasia - 10 min walk
Oia Castle - 13 min walk
Amoudi Bay - 20 min walk

Getting around

Thira (JTR-Santorini National) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Pelekanos Restaurant - 9 min walk
Mezzo Cafe - 10 min walk
Flora - 8 min walk
Pitogyros Traditional Grill House - 8 min walk
Μελένιο - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Armeni Seaside Villa - with private boat service! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Armeni Seaside Villa - with private boat service!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Armeni Seaside Villa - with private boat service!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Armeni Seaside Villa - with private boat service! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Oia holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santorini Caldera and Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. Panagia Platsani Church and Tramonto ad Oia are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday

What a fantastic find. The villa was wonderful. A perfect location with amazing views. The sea literally outside was crystal clear and felt like silk! Captain Alex and his boat were definitely needed as I have recently had a knee op so couldn’t do the steps but nothing was too much trouble. We ate at the Armeni restaurant next door every other evening and the food/ staff were lovely. Thanks Nicoletta- your communication was excellent and you made everything including transfers very easy. We would love to return in the future.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corinne H.

20 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Property was ideal (good size rooms and lovely views) and in such a wonderful location. You could swim or kayak from the property. Very peaceful with an exceptional restaurant about 100 yards away or you could ask to be taken to the next bay by the very obliging helmsman. The steps to the town are not impossible and we managed them on most days.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David P.

12 Sept 2018

A rare gem on Santorini

Nicoletta and her daughters, Alexandra and Christina, made the trip very straightforward. They arranged for a shuttle service to meet us at the airport and drive us to Ammoudi Bay where Alexandra and Christina were waiting to escort us to the boat and on to Armeni Bay about 5 minutes away. The villa was ideal for our family of 5, which included 3 teenage children. The 3 main bedrooms were air conditioned but not the bedroom located in the upper loft space, which was the only disadvantage. The house is literally only about 5 metres from the sea and although the water gets deep quickly, it is rocky to enter so we benefitted from having brought lightweight swim shoes. There is a stepped pathway from Armeni bay to Oia above, which was quite challenging but not too bad for us and so we tended to climb these steps about once a day. At other times, we simply sent the boat captain, Alex, a text message to arrange a pick-up and he took us to Ammoudi bay where you could make an easier climb to Oia by foot on the road side (or could park a rental car if you wanted). The good news was that the relative inaccessibility of Armeni Bay by foot made it much quieter for enjoying the water and gave it much more of a traditional feel than the busy tourist spots while still being very convenient. There seem to be few such spots on the Island. There are a few small supermarkets in Oia where we stocked up on provisions using backpacks and then generally took the steps back down. The kitchen was well equipped so it was easy for us to eat at home. There is a quality seafood restaurant in Armeni Bay, although we did not use it and chose to have dinner a couple of times in Oia instead. There is a good bus service from Oia to the capital, Fira, from where you could get buses to other parts of the Island. We found the buses comfortable and quite frequent, but not according to timetable! Alexandra and Christina recommended the cliff top walk from Fira back to Oia, which we completed in about 3 hours after a day in Fira. Also on their advice we took one of the several semi-private Catamaran tours on offer, and were glad we did. We would highly recommend this villa to anyone who enjoys swimming and spending time on the water (kayaks and snorkelling equipment were provided) and who feel able for at least taking the steps down.

10/10 Excellent

sheridan h.

4 Aug 2018

A little bit of paradise.

We had the most wonderful week in this villa. The property is spotless and incredibly well equipped. The rooms were very comfortable. Having the use of the kayaks was a huge bonus, also having the use of the boat and Alex at hand to help out was fantastic and greatly appreciated. The steps up to Oia are quite hard going (mainly because they are rather uneven, but so long as you have sensible footware and are relatively fit, you'll be fine) If you take the boat to Ammoudi Bay, the steps from there are much nicer (not quite so slippery) and the trip in the boat adds to the fun. Boats of sunset searchers come in from about 4 in the afternoon and that is when the path is full of donkeys, which can make for a tricky walk, but other times it is very straightforward. The restaurant in Armeni Bay serves good fresh food and is quite reasonably priced compared to some up in Oia. Oia is stunning and definitely worth visiting but is so full of people waiting for the sunset that is was lovely to escape back down the path to our little piece of paradise! Dealing with Nicoletta and her daughters was a delight, they organised our transfers and gave us lots of local information so we could really make the most of our holiday. I would highly recommend this villa to anyone without hesitation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

My clients loved it so much they didn't want to leave.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mrs. Nicoletta Nomicou

I am from Athens, however I have very close ties with two beautiful Greek islands Santorini and Patmos.

As my father’s family is from Santorini I spent all my summers there. Since I am a licensed tour guide, in 2004 I decided to move to Santorini in order to work there. This was a great chance to start renovating my family’s properties in order to be able to share them with people from all over the world.

In addition, many years ago, my mother visited the island of Patmos, fell in love with it and decided to buy two beautiful pieces of land, including very old farmhouses in ruinous condition, that she slowly renovated. In this way, our family and numerous friends enjoyed many unforgettable Patmos Easters and summers. Nowadays, I am responsible for the good condition of the houses that I rent out and share the beauty and special ambiance of this island with our guests.

I am very lucky since my twin daughters, Alexandra and Christina, having completed their studies abroad in hospitality management and tourism, returned to their roots in order to continue and develop what I started. Genuine hospitality, love and respect for the island, as well as the embracement of the local culture define our core values. Nowadays we all share our time between Santorini, Patmos and Athens, and have the honor and pleasure to share our family’s story and our love for these islands, with visitors from all over the world.

Why they chose this property

Delve into the soul of the caldera by staying in this beautiful and spacious villa, nestled in Armeni Bay, the hidden gem of Oia! Perfect for those with an adventurous mind and energy!