People travel from around the world to photograph the town of Oia on the island of Santorini, and my family and I felt so fortunate to be able to stay in such a beautiful home built directly into the famous cliffs of Santorini caldera.
We never had the pleasure of meeting Laskarina (except through email), but her husband John was a terrific host. He arranged the airport transfer with a very amiable driver who gave us a mini-tour of the island. We were met promptly by John and his assistant who carried our bags to the house.
The house itself is a work of art. Built into the face of the cliff, it's both architecturally and esthetically pleasing. The view is exactly how the pictures show it. The first settlers on this island used the view to protect them from invaders, and now we get to sip wine while gazing across the endless sea.
The house has two large bedrooms with very comfortable beds, and a large bathroom with a wonderful shower.
The living area is spacious and very comfortable, but you won't be spending much time in there because the outdoor space has an equally comfortable seating area.
The kitchen is small but has everything you could possibly need.
I travelled with my 9 month old daughter, and Laskarina went above and beyond expectations to accommodate her. She provided a crib, toys, bathtub, play (email hidden)c
We travelled mid-May, right before the high season, so Oia was crowded but not as INSANE as it gets during the summer. I definitely recommend traveling in May to avoid the crowds. If you are a beach person then wait until summer because the water is still very cold.