I have been friends with the Bennett’s for the past 30 years and have been to the Bennett Estate on two occasions. The first time I visited the estate was in 2005 with my teenage son. We stayed in one of the twin units on the top floor. The unit was very spacious and can accommodate up to four people comfortably. In addition, the unit has a big balcony off the main living space, as well as, another spacious one off of the bedroom.
Last year, I stayed at the Bennett Estate for their daughter’s wedding. I stayed in the guest unit which was very spacious and can accommodate up to six people. This guest unit did not have a balcony. You have to walk up six steps on marble staircase to a very nice large patio.
The main floor of the estate, where the owner’s usually stay, can also be used for a seasonal rental. This unit is the most luxurious of all the units. It consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 of which have a whirlpool tub, beautiful kitchen, with granite countertops, spacious dining room, and a living room with state of the art marble, fireplace. The main veranda is large enough to entertain 100 + guests. . All of the units in the Estate are lovely and they have everything one needs to be comfortable. Amenities include a microwave oven, iron, ironing board, flashlights, toothpicks, and spices and much more. Everything one needs for a comfortable stay and an enjoyable vacation.
What make this villa even more unforgettable are its gardens. It consists of approximately thirty different kinds of fruit trees. These trees include lemon, fig, banana, kiwi, chestnut, cherry, etc. The rose garden consists of over sixty rose bushes all of different colors. There are benches and seating available in the garden area if you would like to have cup coffee or a glass of wine outdoors. The lighting all over the property and the gardens adds to its overall beauty.
There is a huge pool available across the street from the Estate, as well as, a bar. Another advantage of the Bennett Estate is the fact that it is located at the edge of the resort of Sidari within walking distance to the beach, bars, and nightlife. It is hard to imagine a more clean or beautiful place with more gracious hosts than John & Effie. If I could sum up with one word the quality of the accommodations in the Bennett Estate it would be exquisite.