We decided to stay in Mansion Kyani during our last visit in the island (2nd time). We found its website through
Google. We were a bit concerned if it would be a good idea to stay in a location without caldera view, but now we were so glad that we did! First of all, the villa was in fact an old aristocratic house which was carefully restored. What we loved the most about this villa, was the aesthetics and
the amazing outdoor spaces. Mansion Kyani had two levels; On top (where our friends stay) there was a really big veranda with panoramic views of the village and the aegean sea in distance,where we dined almost every
afternoon- a sight to behold! My wife and me where living in the ground level where there was a really big cobblestone courtyard- perfect for relaxation. Our bedroom was very romantic and spacious within a “canava? (former wine cellar).The architecture of the place was simply unique… The village (Megalochori) was also a big surprise: It was so ideally traditional Greek with a lot of bell towers, cobblestone streets and a lovely square- not
touristic at all :we only spotted 3 lovely restaurants, a mini market, a bakery and a winery which was next door, so we did some serious wine tasting!
Also, one big advantage of staying in Megalochori was that because its location, it was 10 min driving distance from almost anywhere (best
beaches, capital, archeological sites etc). In the price we paid, there was also a small car included so we were quite mobile..Another tip for anyone staying in Megalochori: it has a lovely unspoilt part of the Caldera where you can go hiking and enjoy the view of the volcano and the ocean! That was not obvious and we were really glad that our
Concierge pointed out this option. In general, the staff was very friendly and although we were living in a villa, we felt that we were enjoying the services of a hotel. We had a wonderful 10 days and we will definitely come back!

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SteveBoc New York, NY-Review for a stay in April 2009 at Mansion Kyani

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