Mansion Sophia- Famous Santorini Villa - Car Rental included- Private & Spacious Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Mansion Sophia- Famous Santorini Villa - Car Rental included- Private & Spacious pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Mansion Sophia- Famous Santorini Villa - Car Rental included- Private & Spacious located?

This family-friendly Santorini villa is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Gavalas Vineyard and Santorini Caldera. Athinios Port is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

5 November 2022

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Just Amazing! Such a great place in a great little village!

We had an amazing stay and we will be coming back and recommending this to friends and family and hope to come back ourself!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

11 October 2023

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Words can't describe . . .

This place is magical. Nothing more to say.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

20 October 2024

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Beautiful Mansion Sophia

Beautiful space to stay. The village of Megalochori is a true gem. Very quiet place with friendly people and a labyrinth of walkways that take you to wonderful sites. This property is impeccable, and is more beautiful than the pictures. Everything at the villa is taken care of so well. Anything you may need is there. Takis and Konstantinos are outstanding to work with and made my trip a real pleasure. Megalochori is close to everything but far away enough from the port areas to experience the local culture. Great traditional restaurants, shops and a bakery are just steps away from your door. Highly Recommend and definitely will be going back.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary L.

5 July 2023

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Honeymoon

My wife and I stayed in Mansion Sophia and absolutely fell in love with Santorini. Everything about that place is just as decribed on the listing. We made tons of memories on our week long stay. Everyone that we met there was super friendly, and always willing to answer any question that you may have. We would highly recommend staying at this property and should we go back to Santorini we will definitely be booking the same place again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

16 November 2023

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Great place to stay

The property is older, but very well maintained and equipped. Pool is private, courtyard is cheerful. Property manager is available and promptly responsive. Housekeeper attends daily. The property is within a very short walk of at least four nice indoor-outdoor restaurants and tavernas. The fact that a rental car was included in the package was very convenient and handy. Overall, a most enjoyable venue.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellyse W.

15 October 2023

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Perfect Paradise

We spent a week in Santorini, with half our time at this villa. If we could go back and change anything, it’s that we would’ve stayed here the entire week! It’s private courtyard allowed for peaceful moments together, and was walking distance to several restaurants and shops. Takis was the best host, arranging reservations, excursions, drivers, massages and private dinners for us. He went above and beyond to help us when we had flight delays into the island. We hope to return soon and bring our family to share this special place! Thank you thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

19 July 2022

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Perfect vacation villa

We loved staying in Mansion Sofia. The courtyard and pool offered us our own private slice of paradise. The house has an authentic old-world charm. It was fully equipped with everything we needed. Takis made the whole booking process very easy and was responsive when we had questions. Mansion Sofia is a 2-minute walk from a variety of restaurants in the town square and a family-owned winery that is worth a visit. We enjoyed exploring the quiet, winding streets of Megalchori and preferred the atmosphere of a traditional village to the faster pace and hoards of tourists in Fira and Oia.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

28 May 2024

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This is THE place to stay!

Wow. Absolutely beautiful property. It’s even better than the pictures. The pool was pristine, the decor was perfection and the views were stunning. The host reached out to us immediately after we booked. He scheduled transportation for us from the ferry so we didn’t have to figure that out on our own. The concierge, Konstantinos, met us when we arrived and showed us around the house. (I noticed that when he was rolling my suitcase along the path to the house that he paused and lifted it up when we came across water on the path so the wheels of my luggage did not go through the water) He sat down with us and made notes on a map with suggestions for site seeing, shopping and dining. He recommended tours and offered to get reservations for us. He made sure we had his contact number and when we texted him later with a question about the air conditioning, he responded immediately. We’ll recommend this listing for anyone we know that plans to travel to Santorini for vacation. Ten stars!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

3 July 2022

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Pretty Traditional village stay

Villa Sophia is in the heart of pretty village Megalochori ! 2 minutes walk from bars, restaurants and shops. It is a very quaint traditional villa with dark wood and traditional fittings! The bed was so comfortable and the pool was perfect to cool down in - it was very hot during our stay but inside the villa was cool and the bedroom had air con so comfortable temperature was maintained throughout! The car hire that came with the villa was very easy too ! We turned up at desk inside terminal, gave name and 10 mins later drove away in car ! Parking is in a car park roughly 4min walk from villa ! Everything you need is in the villa for a stay there! And both Takis and Konstantinos were only a call away should you require anything or any assistance! We loved our stay here and totally recommend a stay at this beautiful quaint villa set in a pretty traditional village. Everyone we met was so friendly and helpful. Thank you so much for making our stay so special and wonderful! 😊😍

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylwia W.

5 August 2024

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Perfect location

The villa had everything we were looking for and more . Everything was exactly as shown on the pictures and descriptions. Beautiful and spacious both inside and outside , also you can come up to the roof area and we were lucky enough to also spot some fireworks on our last night . The pool was perfect for the kids to cool off after exploring the Island.. The villa is located in a beautiful Megalochori, close to the bakery ,local restaurant, shops and you can even pick up some souvenirs . We fell in love with the town , local people were very friendly and you get a glimpse of Greek culture. I would definitely pick this location again for our next Santorini stay .Great communication with the host from beginning to end , our pick up from the airport was arranged as well . We were welcomed with a bottle of a local Santorini wine which was very very good .Konstantinos gave us great tips of all the amazing places to visit and answered any questions we had .Big plus was also a car rental which was included with the villa , that saved us a hassle of finding rental places . Everything was planned by the host so it made it easier on us and so it was less stressful . Overall we are extremely happy and I can honestly recommend this amazing villa located in beautiful Megalochori. Thank you once again for having us and making our stay so special .

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

6 May 2024

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Wonderful!

I stayed here mid-April for a nice relaxing holiday with my husband and 2 teenage sons - and boy did it deliver! We loved the house, pool and the gorgeous outside areas and the weather was perfect (sunny and mid 20s degrees). Megalochori is a wonderful little traditional village and probably the best village to stay in out of the ones that we visited on the island. It is beautiful and nice and quiet in April although it might have been better a week or so later when the local restaurants open, but we were still happy with the fabulous family bakery and the 2 local eateries that were open and within walking distance, and not forgetting Mr Scoops for his coffee and ice cream, literally a minute’s walk away. We didn't expect a full maid service every day so that was a bonus and combined with the help and advice from Takis and Evgenia, it felt more like a 5 star hotel than a villa rental. We had a late flight and Evgenia met us in the village and took us to the villa and told us everything we wanted to know about the house and island. She was so lovely and we were able to WhatsApp her whenever we had a question about anything and she replied immediately, nothing was too much bother. Having a car was a welcome addition and the roads weren’t too bad. The local wineries had an open free wine tasting session in the Symposion Cultural Centre, which was next door to the villa, so that a was an unexpected highlight – thanks to Evgenia for telling us about it. Fabulous holiday!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

24 October 2019

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Excellent accommodation in beautiful village

We would definitely recommend Mansion Sophia highly. Very well appointed and equipped accommodation. Megalochori is a beautifully restored village and virtually pedestrianised apart from the occasional local in a small car or moped, with little or no traffic past the villa. It's a short walk to the square with around 8 restaurants within 10 minutes walk and a wonderful bakery (good for lunchtime sandwiches) around 10 minutes walk - this also sells milk water etc and is open long hours. The caldera is in fact only a short walk from the villa so instead of the crowded streets of Oia, far better to take in the sunset here where there were very people and probably a better view. The transfers and hire car were very well organised. Jackie the concierge greeted us in the village on arrival from the airport, booked our outbound taxi and met us on departure. There is a mobile phone to contact Jackie with any issues which was reassuring. We would recommend a visit to Symposion a music and art centre which is just a few steps away from the villa - we attended a really interesting evening concert of original Greek music using traditional instruments. Overall a very enjoyable stay - Santorini is well worth a visit as it is visually stunning and extremely interesting. There must be few places in the world where one can experience a volcano so closely.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Carol V., Missoula

13 April 2017

Magical

We could not have been happier with our stay at Mansion Sophia. From the greeter at the airport to the luggage handler, to the concierge and the maid, everyone was friendly and helpful. The property is absolutely beautiful. The large living room is bright and inviting and the bedrooms on either side are roomy and elegantly furnished. The beds are comfortable and a cozy comforter was just the ticket for the cool nights. Even plush robes and slippers are provided. With the rental car that was included as part of our stay, we explored many of the villages of Santorini and enjoyed them all but were more convinced than ever that none could top Megalohori. It is a traditional village with narrow streets (cars can travel on only a few), which adds to the charm. The villagers are friendly and we happened to be there the days leading up to Palm Sunday so we were able to participate in the ceremony that included decorating an enormous cross and watching with the whole village as the men used ropes and pulleys to raise it in the town square. Afterward everyone lined up for dinner provided by our favorite restaurant, located on the square. We also attended a service in the church and weren't allowed to leave without taking home bread and chocolate. At day's end, after exploring other villages, we had drinks by the pool and walked to one of the many good restaurants. One night we made dinner in the nicely equipped kitchen and ate outside in one of the two lovely courtyards. The owner, Takis, even provides a complimentary bottle of wine for guests. Staying at Mansion Sophia is everything you dream of when imagining visiting the iconic island of Santorini. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

25 September 2019

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Small slice of paradise

I will start with the fact that we have rented places in the states, Europe, and Mexico and if you do your homework, never has VRBO let me down. This place is exactly as the photos show. It has 2 bedrooms and one bath and AC is provided in both bedrooms. The bathroom is good size and the hot water worked great. If you really want to avoid the hussle of the over crowded other cities in Santorini, then this is the place you want to be at. In addition you get a rental car so you can drive anywhere on the island you want. The villa is very private with a lockable front gate to the courtyard and it is located just a very short walk from the main square. The swimming pool and courtyard area made the afternoons perfect for a nap and swimming after touring around. There are several restaurants, a mini store, coffee/ice cream shop, and a bakery all very close by too. The only caution I have is that the single bathroom is accessed through the master bedroom. For a family this is fine but for two adult couples this could be an issue. Nearly everything we needed for cooking a simple home cooked meal was in the villa. A TV is provided but we really never watched it. The WI-FI worked great and the Sonos music system was a nice touch. There is also a cell phone provided for local calls and to contact Jackie if needed. She was always very fast to respond. Takis also helped us make any tour arrangements or dinner reservation ahead of time. Several times we would come back to the villa and people were taking their photos at the front entry gate. It has lovely landscaping both inside and around the villa entrance. All around a very nice place that we would rent again when in Santorini.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

11 September 2023

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Excellent

Couldn’t have been more wonderful! The concierge was excellent took care of all I need and was there every time we had any issues I needed help! I would definitely recommend Mansion Sophia for a wonderful, romantic getaway interstate in a quaint little village in Greece!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

27 June 2022

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Awesome Family Vacation

Everything about our stay was fantastic. Both Takis and Konstantinos communicated often and ensured we had a great stay. The village is so charming and quiet. All of the recommendations for places to eat were delicious. We would definitely stay here again. THANK YOU.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ariane D.

5 August 2021

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Sehr schön, aber…

Sehr schöne Wohnung in einem sehr schönen Dorf. Der Pool ist klein aber erfrischend. Insgesamt eine gute Erfahrung! Zwei Nachteile: das Badezimmer ist nur über eines der Schlafzimmer erreichbar. Das zum Haus gehörende Auto sollte bereits ab Flughafen oder Hafen bezogen resp. zurückgegeben werden können. Es ist ärgerlich, 2x 40 Euro für den Transport zum und ab Haus bezahlen zu müssen, wenn man eigentlich über ein Auto verfügt.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikenna M.

24 June 2021

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Perfect stay!

Family of 4, could not have picked a better and more relaxing place to stay. The concierge service was amazing and made the stay even better. We would definitely return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Massachusetts

1 June 2019

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Beautiful villa in stunning, private setting

After spending two days in lovely but very busy Oia, this home was a beautiful change of pace. The pool and flower strewn patio were lovely and the village of Megalochori was charming and quiet. Jackie provided us with everything we needed and offered recommendations for activities to enjoy. The rental car allowed us to explore island highlights such as beaches (Red Beach) and Pyrgos (the view from Franco’s cafe after 6 pm is breathtaking and allows a birds eye view of the island). Our favorite restaurant of our stay on Santorini was Metaxi Mas—be sure to make a reservation and ask to be seated on the lower outdoor patio for a beautiful sunset view of the interior part of the the island that some may miss!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul l.

21 May 2019

Exceptional

Mansion Sophia is a beautiful and quiet oasis close enough to Oia and Fira but in the nice quiet little town of Megalachori close to the best wineries and beaches and within walking distance of wonderful wineries and restaurants. The accommodation itself is wonderful with a lot of character, a great rooftop for taking in sunrise and sunsets and a wonderful pool and lounging area. Mansion Sophia was immaculately clean and the staff was very helpful with arranging a catamaran tour (highly recommend) and all other matters. We hope to visit again one day!

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie B., Montreal Canada

27 November 2018

Magnifique et mémorable séjour

Le service est bien pensé pour un séjour parfait et sans tracas. Transfert, voiture de location à la maison, conciergerie, ménage chaque jour. Takis, Jackie et Bukuria ont été accueillants, dévoués et adorables. La maison est magnifique et pleine de charme. Située en plein coeur, à notre avis, du plus beau village de Santorini. Megalochori est un village typique, élégant, avec peu de touristes. Vous trouverez une boulangerie, vignoble, bons restaurants à quelques pas et épiceries tout près. Les habitants sont sympathiques. Vraiment bien situe pour rayonner et visiter l'ile facilement. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l'ambiance paisible, chaleureuse et luxueuse, l'excellente play liste, la literie, les peignoirs, les éléments de décors bien choisis, les électro Smeg, le petit bbq au charbon. (parfait pour les grillades et la pieuvre!) L'équipement de cuisine est de base mais fonctionnel pour cuisiner presque tout. Côté confort, seul bémol, la gestion de l'eau chaude à mettre en marche à chaque utilisation (douche trop chaude ou trop froide). Les jardins, la piscine sont aménagés et paysagés avec goût. C'est un endroit parfait pour la relaxation, en amoureux ou en famille. Nous y avons passé la première semaine de novembre et contrairement à nos attentes, la température nous a permis de profiter amplement des chaises longues et de la piscine et nous avons pu visiter l'ile sans souffrir de la chaleur parfois accablante à certains moments de l'année. Nous avons aimé cette période du début de la basse saison. Somme toute, une expérience fabuleuse et mémorable dans une maison de charme, l'une des plus belles du village, nous sommes heureux d'avoir fait un si bon choix.

10/10 Excellent

Dea L.

23 October 2018

Authentic hideaway

A beautiful authentic villa in a traditional village with all the home comforts you need - in aficionados to the excellent correspondence with the management we were greeted by Nicholas and taken from the airport and met by a friendly Jackie to guide us around the home and be given great tips for our stay - would highly recommend and had an amazing stay !

6/10 Okay

rémi b., Chatillon

30 August 2018

Très belle situation, jolie maison mais confort à améliorer

Le service est tres bien fait (transfert, location de voitur incluse, conciergerie, menage chaque jour) La maison est trs jolie et bien située en plein milieu du tres beau village de Megalochori. La literie est de tres bonne qualité, le jardin avec la piscine est tres agreable meme si la piscine est de taille limitée. Pour le confort, quelques améliorations seraient utiles, comme la gestion de l'eau chaude (trop chaud et à mettre en marche à chaque utilisation, et pas d'eau chaud dans la cuisine), la cuisine très peu équipée et equipement ancien, la salle d'eau avec peu de porte servietteet une douche sans séparation. En résumé, une maison de charme qui gagnerait à quelques améliorations.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Libby W.

17 August 2018

Beautiful villa in picturesque little village

We had a wonderful family holiday here. The villa was lovely, especially the pool, where we spent most of our time. Everything ran really smoothly and all the people we met were really helpful (transfer driver, housekeepers, check-in rep). The villa is situated on a quiet side street, but within a moment you're in a quaint village square, with wonderful restaurants and a beautiful old church. My husband visited the local bakery every morning for fresh bread and croissants. There was a supermarket within 5-10min drive too. The only negative was that our sons couldn't stand up in the pool (aged 4&6), which parents of young children may want to consider. Lovely, relaxing holiday. Just a final word for families with young kids - there's not a whole lot for kids to do in Megalochori - Santorini is more geared to adults. That said, our boys were really happy playing in the pool, reading books and playing with a few toys we brought with us. However if your family are more into active days out, this might not be the place for you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

31 July 2018

Mansion Sophia June 2018

We stayed for three lovely nights at your beautiful property. The accommodations were first class, tasteful, and clean. Perfect for our family of four. We had an amazing trip to the island with perfect weather, beautiful skylight, and we settled in quite nicely to the relaxed vibe of Megalochori. Would definitely recommend this Mansion Sophia to anyone visiting Santorini looking for an easy, elegant get away. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

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