Arrived late in the evening and Makis was there to greet us. We had an amazing time at his Hotel and thoroughly enjoyed his company! What a fab guy!! He was so obliging nothing was a problem. He has a great pool and area which he is so proud of and so he should be! He was kind and generous. Always there if we needed him, although he was off for a couple of hours during the siesta time! Would and will go back! Well done Makis! He made our holiday.
Having read the comments after booking our holiday at Erietta Studios we did try to get our money back. we failed & are glad we went in the end!
Makis is very proud of his apartments & quite rightly so. The apartments are spacious, modern & very clean. The whole complex is spotless & well run.
We found Makis to be very friendly & helpful & he made a point of coming up to us on our last day to say goodbye & wish us a safe journey home.
The apartments are very close to the airport but don't let this put you off, there are only a few flights a week which you get used to before too long anyway.
The Olive Press across the road is perfect for a evening meals as is Fois further up the road past Ammes Beach.
If you repay Makis's respect you will have no problems & will enjoy your holiday from start to finish!
the aprtments are big and clean if you get the new block as there are two lots of twelve. the new ones for 2006 are nice as i was in them. just incase you don't know how to use doors, windows or air con makis will gladly demand you look and listen as he shows you! the pool is also clean and a sun trap during the day.
don't pay for a transfer as it cost me £30 for a 3 minute walk! you cannot miss it, it is on the only road out of the airport. one day when it was 46 degrees makis decided after a barny with some other guests that it was too windy to have the parasols up and took them all down?!?! 3 o'clock in the afternoon what a tosser! women beware of his letching and don't think if you are a woman he will not bully you as well!
if anyone but him ran the show it would make a killing!!!! but he is a tight, shrewd, miserable p***k!!! pool bar opens at 9am and shuts at noon, i ask you? then he'll come back at 3-4pm to open it after you have walked to the mini mart to meet the nicest man in the area for a cold drink during the one time you need the bar most 12- 3pm! makis i know you are reading this you donkey, you need to pay a kid to run the bar then you can chat to your mates all day especially michael hasselhoff. #
as we were leaving he thought he'd remind us that we were cheap like all his guests, so he doesn't really care if he has your business or not. i would advise not!
Just thought id add a quick comment on the Erietta studios, as we only arrived back in the U.K on Monday.
We booked our holiday last minute, and didn't have 'named accomodation', so were a bit weary of what to expect, but first choice had assured us it was in a lively area, as we were a younger couple.
When we got to the studios it was a bit of a shock, because arriving late at night, you assume you can just pop to a bar or restuarant, but the only one nearby was shut!
Be prepared to spend LOTS of euros on taxis if you are not hiring a car in Kefalonia, as it seems to be 10 euros everywhere, and the studios are about 10 minutes from Lassi in the car.
Personally we had no problems with Makis, he helped us out frequently, and let us use his phone to contact first choice when a trip they organise 'forgot to pick us up'!
The studios are basic, and it would have been nice to have a few more facilities, as it was supposed to be self catering, however it was clean, and the cleaning is done regularly.
Makis does have some newer accomodation, which has air conditioning, if we ever went back i would definately ask for that, as it gets very hot at night.
The good parts about the studios is the pool and the bar, which are kept immaculate, and we spent a lot of time there.
The problem we feel with the erietta studios is First Choice, not Makis, they are the worst holiday company I have travelled with, and will not do so again. As long as you respect your accom, Makis is not to bad.
Having booked a last min deal, we were unsure what to expect.
We were greated by Makis havin landed roughly 20 mins earlier at the airport, only 2 mins down the road. After showing us how to work a light switch, and strictly warning us to leave the air con off if we were not in the room, we went to the bar by the pool and were closley followed by the rest of the group just dropped off.
All was well until he started to make you feel guilty for not going to bed as the sun went down. We made some good friendships that evening and are still in touch with the people now.
The only really bad thing about the stay was having a night flight back and not being able to keep at least one of the rooms on, one of our friends was feeling very ill and he had a complete lack of sympathy for her, going on his siesta and locking the only public loo up. We got in touch with our First Choice rep who was about as much use as a chocolate fireguard.
The only other point I would make is dont leave anything electrical on as he will turn the electric off to your room and make you feel very very gulity for using what you have paid for.
We got a last minute deal to kefalonia, so didnt expect a five star hotel. we arrived late at night after a one minute transfer from the airport to our studios. We were met by makis, who was in the middle of a confrontation with a guest.... good first impressions?
I had read the emails about makis before we left, and was a little weary as to what to expect, as it happens it wasnt to bad, he does rule with an iron rod and does have regulations, but it all goes towards a lovely, relaxing and very clean complex. If you havent got access to car or motorbike, make sure you have plenty of euros for taxis, it costs about 10 to the main resort and 10 back, doing that every day can dip in to your spends very quickly.
All in all a very very relaxing holiday.
Ps look out for free shots from makis, a quiet drink by the pool can turn out to something a little more.
Our holiday began nicely, Makis was pleasant enough and we couldn't understand why so many bad reviews.... Until the third day that is!!! We were 2 girls on holiday, wanting a quiet peacful holiday. Makis turned nasty when my friend kept saying no to his advances. He kept on asking her daily until we could not bear it any longer. In the end he refused to sell us water, unless I was the one that went to the bar, and not my friend. Even though he was being arrogant and nasty, he still didn't give up. The apartments are clean and the pool area very nice and if you stick to his rules then I don't think you would have a problem with him unless you are girls rejecting his advances!!!! We were very well behaved and quiet, caused no trouble but yet we still saw the angry side of Makis. He also gave us a row in front of guests for leaving slight make-up on our towels and refused to give us any more.
Although it is close to the airport, you don't really notice the noise. Only a few flights a day, and you will be out most of the day anyway. Sunday was the busiest day for flights though.
I would recommend Svoronata as the place to stay (Erietta is in Minies) Kefalonia is stunning and I would definately go back but never would return to the Mean Makis!! Thanks for ruining our time there!!
We went in July this year (2005), we booked independently this time because I couldn't find it in any holiday brochures that we had booked through previously. I'd been before with friends and this year wanted to take the family. My husband and children (16 & 19) really enjoyed it and got on great with Makis and his family who made us very welcome. We found it very convenient for the airport, noise didn't bother us and we enjoyed watching the planes take off and land. Restaurant and mini market along the road were great as was the beach within walking distance. The new rooms were very spacious, clean and comfortable, and the pool and communal areas were spotless and the pool bar was really handy. We hired a car and toured the island, but if you want a quiet holiday and are happy to take the occasional taxi to Lassi or Argostoli you can get by without one. Don't expect a rowdy holiday it is a great place to relax and chill. All the islanders were welcolming and friendly and add to a great holiday experience. We would definately go again, even the kids!
Stayed at the Eritta Studios on a last minute holiday, NEVER AGAIN ! I could put up with the near vicinity of the airport but not with the antics of Makis. Although the Pool area was the best, sorry, only plus side to these studios, any enjoyment was spoiled by the pathetic rules of Makis. Makis was also kind enough to switch the electricity off for one day because of a grievance with Golden Sun Holidays. I loved Kefalonia but I would not recommend either these studios or Golden Sun Holidays.
Just arrived back and having read all the reviews on this site two weeks ago; here are a few extra. Makis is a helpful, friendly and a stalwart owner. The Studios were Ideal for the two of us; compact, clean and quiet(i know there were aircraft; i expected it, dont let it put you off). It is a family run business and is maintained that way with practical, logical(the showers are solar powered; what a good idea) and good facilities. The pool is open at nine am with good, safe and common sense rules( basically respect what you are using). The studios were a base( could not have choosen better)for us. I hired a car from Hertz at the airport when i arrived; when i return for a short holiday in the future i will think very carefully from doing so again; for a start it is one of four hire car companies at the airport and is the only one that opens at ten am ( the others open earlier). My return flight was at 9.30! think about it how do you get your damage deposit(insurance) back if its shut. oh and your credit card is manually transactioned incase of damage. American express cards are the best to give them as it gives you more protection, as a consumer. But hiring a car for the holiday is a must. The studios are in an excellent locality as every day we were up early touring the island in the mornings; afternoons come evenings sunbathing and eating out or back late at the studios for a light self cooked meal. Take enough towels as there are plenty of picturesque beaches and the pool for that late afternoon swim, and of course that ice cold large glass of Amstel. Thanks Makis as i know you will be reading this.
Greetings to all the nice people we met in July 2004 whilst we were at Erietta (Makis is not included in that) the Studios were Clean Small cramped very basic. The facilities were one Swimming pool one bar always closed in the midday sun, we had to have carry out's from the local shop to quench our thirst, Makis was the most obnoxious Greek I have ever met and I have been to all the Greek islands. I would definately say avoid these Studios if you want a good time. It is 2 mins away from the airport by foot. Even the closest Beach or place to visit is a minimum 30-40 min walk. Apart from the restaurant over the road The Olive Press which was excellent. The we Hated It Thumbs down is a little severe but it did bring out the Brit spirit when the "Holiday Makers" bonded together determined to make the Holiday as enjoyable as possible, in spite of Makis.
Maki the owner was superb, he is a great guy and very genuine. Nothing was too much for him. The location is near to the airport but the noise is minimal and there are only about 3 flights a day except for Saturday. The appartments have a spot less pool area and bar which also does Cheese toasties etc. There is restraunt across the road called the Olive Press which is very good. if you don't want a car a taxi is onlt €9 to the capital. Its definately not a young singles place. I would definately recommend a car to see the Island it only cost €130 for 5 nights ask Maki. I would definately go back.The best thing about a small place like this is that you make friends with the other guest pretty quickly. The beaches are in walking distance and so is the airport.
We arrivewd at 8p.m on a Saturday evening, Makis the owner was waiting for the coach dropping us off. At first he appearted to be a nice bloke (if not a little strange). Firstly our room was a rabbit hutch with sparce furniture and the third bed was virtually a cot (my daughter is 19)We were under the impression when we booked it that we were in an apartment not a studio. The bathroom was a tight fit and was run by solar power so if the sun didn't shine it was cold showers for all!! Not that we had that trouble as the weather was great all week. Makis changed money for a young coupl the first night saying the rate was down and only payiong one euro twenty three. The couple and the rest of us found out the rate was in fact one euro forty nine and remained that the whole week. His rules around the pool were incomprehensable and told of a young man for putting his flip flops on the bed as he was reading. Makis would close the bar from 11.30a.m to 4.00pm so if you needed a drink, food etc you had to wait for the taverna over the road to open or have a walk up to the only shop. It turned out by the second night nobody wanted to drink around the pool and we soon found a lovely bar at the top of the road with lovely freindly owners who were by the way related to the lovely Makis. These people helped to add to our enjoyment and by the time the week was up there were over fourteen of us at this bar, who by the way put on a BBQ for our last night. I am not suprised that the Golden Sun are not displaying this apartment in their brochure and I bet they wont be using it for much longer!!!!!! Kefalonia is a lovely Island but stay clear of the Erietta and the Mad Makis!!!!!! Last words - A big hello to Natalie, Andy, Sharon, Martin, David, Pam, Mandy, Dale and the rest of the escaped convicts from the Erietta Fondest memories Ange, Mick and Katie (Mam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
We stayed across the road in the Sofi Elena Apartments but used Makis' pool and bar. Liked the Beer glasses which looked like they had been in the freezer for 3 days! made those cold Amstels go down even nicer. Makis was a character, to say the least and was particularly (what's another word for anal?) 'fussy' about his pool. He is building another 10 apartments over the winter and I hope his place doesn't lose it's cosiness. Most of the people we met were staying at his place and were all a great bunch - they felt that the rooms were a bit 'Spartan' and were jealous of our TV, Oven, Air con etc.
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