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Villa Aurora is the most beautiful villa in an ideal location. A short drive to a very well stocked supermarket, outstanding patisserie and bakers. Walking distance of Avlaki beach where there’s a taverna serving delicious food. Views from the villa are breathtaking.
Having stayed at Villa Aurora eight times it would be easy not to leave a review but this place is so nice it is important to say why we keep coming back. First of all, this is no standard rental property, it is a home and feels like home the moment you walk through the front door. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable. The villa has 4 bedrooms - the main bedroom has an ensuite which has recently been refurbished with a new shower which is excellent. The other rooms have access to the upper balcony which has the most outstanding views over Albania. The property sits in a reasonable plot so guests have a lot of privacy. The pool area is lovely with a BBQ and very comfortable sun loungers. There’s even a table tennis table which we use every time we go, always very competitive between the boys!! There is also a great dining area outside with settees to relax. Kassiopi and Agios Stefanos are both not far with their harbours and lovely restaurants, we really feel we are spoilt for choice staying here. There’s nothing we would change about the place and Charles and Elspeth are the perfect hosts. Daytime we would head down to Avlaki Bay as this beach is down the road and has a lovely beachside taverna, Cavo Barbaro. Or Kerasia which you find by going through Agios Stefanos and continuing on the same road until you can't go any further. Best to book the taverna when you arrive just to avoid disappointment. Restaurant wise, it's good to book at busy times as otherwise you may be disappointed as the good restaurants do get booked up. In Kassiopi you have Petrino - a very nice restaurant with an upper balcony area with views right over the harbour. Very charming English lady as a host. or you could head to Tavernaki which is a traditional Greek restaurant, one of our favourites. Very friendly and accommodating. In Agios Stefanos you will find Eucalyptus - an excellent classy restaurant right on the water. Sea Bass carpaccio is excellent. Also Kochili which is another good Greek restaurant and Galini, another traditional Greek right in the centre of Agios Stefanos, very nice steaks. Go to Kalami Bay and you have the White House which is excellent And in Agni you will find Taverna Agni and and Toula's which is renowned for Toula's spicy prawns. Don't miss this dish, you will regret it if you do :) To get to Kalami and Agni in the evening, just book George on his boat, it's 10 euros return to Agni and his number is +30 694 4521632 Apart from that, you could spend a morning exploring Old Perithia which is the oldest permanently inhabited village in Corfu with records dating back to the 14th century or you could go on a boat trip up and down the coast with Katy's boats - you could stop for a coffee in Kassiopi or lunch at Taverna Agni - the mezze here is excellent - but bear in mind that you must book in advance if you go here as this restaurant gets very busy indeed. Nothing more to say apart from that we are as excited to return as the first time we came to Charles and Elspeth's charming villa. You will not be disappointed.
Owner response on 26-Sep-2024
David, very kind of you to write such a helpful and complimentary review. Glad you and Sophie enjoy your regular visits. Few more changes planned for next year too.
We had 2 weeks in Villa Aurora and didn’t want to leave at the end of it. The villa had everything we could want; the kitchen is the best equipped kitchen we have ever had in any of our villa holidays. The views were stunning, and we never tired of watching the sunset. The pool was fantastic, and the water was really warm, not something I say very often!! Having a little den in the villa was perfect for the children when it got too hot for them they could chill out in there for an hour. Located in a nice quiet area but with easy access to 2 local villages. We spent many evenings in the restaurants in Stefanos, just a 5 min drive. And Kassiopi being the local town just 10 mins drive away. There are many local options to hire a boat for the day we used Katies Boats in Stefanos and paddle boarded in Avlaki. All of the bays that we visited were clean and the water was stunning and clear. So many local bays to visit and go snorkelling or just relax. It was great to know that we had Natushka if we had any issues, which we didn’t. Communication before our visit was fantastic with both Charles and Natushka. Loved everything about the villa and location and made our family holiday very memorable, we wouldn’t think twice about going back here.
Villa Aurora was very well located for our family - secluded and quiet, yet only a 5 minute drive from Avlaki beach and the very pretty village of San Stefano, as well as within east reach of supermarkets etc. It has lovely sea views from the pool area and terrace, as well as from the balconies outside the bedrooms. The pool was a good size and there were plenty of sun beds. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you might need and there was a good sized fridge as well as a separate drinks fridge. We had a fantastic family holiday in Villa Aurora, and would return to both the area and the villa.
We much preferred being able to communicate with the owner directly before and after our visit to their beautiful villa. We appreciated the information sheets which had been kindly left for the guests and the recommendations found in the visitors’ book left by previous guests. Villa Aurora gave us by far the best holiday we have had and we felt completely at home as soon as we arrived. The kitchen was stocked with all the utensils we needed, the air-conditioning performed faultlessly in the high temperatures and the beds were so-o comfortable! Our thanks to Yianni and Natuschka who came so promptly to address any small problems which arose. The view is stunning and the pool a perfect size. The whole family would love to return!
Owner response on 22-Jul-2024
Hi, very pleased you had a great time and many thanks for the great review. Special thanks To Yianni and Natushka who are able to find plumbers and electricians much faster than we can at home!
We stayed at Villa Aurora for 10 nights in June 2024. Our stay was wonderful. The place is, firstly, huge and set in large grounds making it perfectly tranquil. We only stayed as a couple, but Aurora would also be perfect for a large group / 2 families. The villa had a everything we needed -- space and no shortage of various household items that made our stay that much more comfortable. Now, then, the pool and the views! The large pool was incredible, with stunning views over Avlaki bay -- we felt like kings and queens of the castle. I must also mention Charles & Elspeth (the owners), as well as Natushka and Yianni, who manage/maintain the property. Communication with all was brilliant and there was always help at hand if needed. Thank you all! We're already thinking about our return!