We decided very late in the game to go to Santorini at the absolute peak of the season, and this was the only remaining option at a remotely reasonable price with all of the hallmarks of an iconic Santorini stay: a charming Cycladic house built into the cliffs, an expansive west-facing view of the caldera, and a private outdoor jacuzzi to enjoy that view with your beverage of choice. Turns out we got very lucky, as our experience at this villa completely exceeded expectations, and was worth every penny.
I won't go into much detail about the place itself, as the photos speak for themselves. The view was somehow even better than expected, and we found ourselves wanting to get up as early as possible to sit outside and enjoy the stunning morning light on Oia and Therasia. Each morning, we were served an incredible breakfast spread from the neighboring hotel, free of charge, delivered to our door. George works for the hosts, and he was indispensable throughout our stay. He coordinated bag drop-off and storage on our arrival and departure, arranged airport transfers at good prices, booked us an unforgettable catamaran tour, and came through in the clutch when we almost missed our ride to the ferry.
It's hard to imagine a better place to stay in Santorini, or anywhere in the world, really.