We couldn't have chosen a better suite for our family's first trip to Santorini. The photos don't do this place justice! It is sparkling clean, architecturally stunning, spacious for all, and ideally located for daily exploring. The dimmed, air-conditioned interior is a cool escape from the heat of the day, the pool is the perfect size for swimming or relaxing beside, and the private rooftop terrace gave us a secluded place to watch the sunset. Oia is a 10-minute walk—uphill all the way, so keep that in mind. It's a great warm-up for all the stairs you'll be climbing once you get to the town center! We found it to be a pleasant and interesting hike, not to mention a great way to work off all the treats Giannis had provided for us in the suite!
Giannis went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. His mom was waiting outside to greet us when we arrived (they live upstairs), and we were awed that they'd gone grocery shopping in advance of our arrival: fresh milk and cereal for our children, local honey and jams with a selection of different breads, jars full of healthy snacks, lots of water bottles, and coffee/tea supplies were such lovely ways to learn about some local favorites.
We were also thrilled with the daily cleaning service (and Christina herself, who was lovely), the abundance of fresh towels, and the comfortable beds. When we wanted to order dinner in one night but couldn't speak the language, Giannis took it immediately upon himself to make sure we got the best (and best priced!) souvlaki on the island.
We would give Cupola Suites 100 stars if we could! Perfect in every way, and the only place we'll ever consider staying when we return to Oia. Thank you to Giannis and his mom for your incredible hospitality. You've set the bar very high!