Aaron and I stayed here for our honeymoon, and we couldn't have picked a better location. Finikia, where this AirBnb is located, is about a 10-15 minute walk from Oia's touristy area. This made it very easy to get to Oia for fancy dinners & sunset views, but we were able to retreat back to a quieter location when we headed home. Oia is absolutely stunning but there are massive crowds, so in the thick heat, we were always really thankful to be back "home" where things were quiet and private. In addition to the walking distance to Oia, we absolutely loved our area for being so close to everything else we needed. We will always remember Santorini for the amazing food, but namely, the two restaurants just steps from the AirBnb: Lefkes and Meze Meze. Both are highly recommended and we still talk about the food at those spots today.
The space is exactly as advertised. It is wonderful because you get the entire place, including the gated front space where we had drinks and were not bothered by the winds, as well as the terrace where we often spent time drinking and dipping our feet in the pool. I even saw a shooting star on our first night up there!
The inside has one bedroom, and comes with a fan and dehumidifier which we emptied twice a day. There is also a small TV and kitchen area that has a microwave and refrigerator. Don't plan on doing major cooking here - they have hot plates and pans but it was easier just to eat out and reheat leftovers. The bathroom shower was difficult to use because the handle was leaking, but that is my only complaint.
Aaron and I would happily stay here again in the future! For other guests, here are our recommendations in Santorini:
- Rent an ATV for the day to ride around the island
- Sunset sailboat tour was so romantic and relaxing
- Eat lots of delicious salads at nearby restaurant! Meze Meze had an amazing Greek salad called "Santorini"
- Pitogyros in Oia is delicious and a quick and easy meal
- Cocktails at Mes Amis away from the crowd are a dream come true