You can't say "the best thing about this place is..." because there isn't just one best thing, there are MANY. The location is prime, located in Oia, the most beautiful part of the island and is also less crowded than Thira. The view is the best on the island because it mixes the beautiful architecture with the nature of the hillside. Right around the location is a wonderful ATV/buggy rental place named Drossos to get around the island but we walked everywhere in Oia. Laskarina arranged a pickup from the port for us and a wonderful guide to show us around Oia. The cleaning lady Anna came with fresh breakfast everyday and the house was cleaned everyday, as well. Don't skip drinking a coffee or hanging out in the oven, it was a highlight of the stay!