We had a fabulous stay at Maria's place! She arranged in advance for a taxi to transport us from the ferry to Oia. Her staff then met us to assist with luggage, show us the house, and orient us to all the Town's amenities. The house was very clean and comfortable for our family of five. It's close to shops and restaurants (we especially liked the crepe place up the hill), but on a path that only accessed a few other houses so we didn't have a lot of people right outside. The terrace with its caldera view was definitely the highlight. We enjoyed tea there at sunrise, sunned on the lounge chairs throughout the day, and caught up on emails. At sunset, when others were crowding the surrounding paths to find the perfect vantage point, we had a panoramic view from our private terrace. It made for a most memorable trip! If you are visiting Oia, I highly recommend staying at Maria's place. You will not be disappointed!