Absolutely a fantastic stay! Our host provided a favor and picked up our bags and delivered them to the house prior to our stay which allowed us to rent a scooter and travel to Oia for the late morning after our flight. The room was immaculate and the area is very quiet except for the roosters nearby and the church bells on Sunday. The nearby town has the essentials in a small market. The Cave of Nikolas was suggested to us and did not disappoint. It’s about a mile walk down the road near Red beach. The Red beach isn’t accessible from the trail, but is a quick hike or you can swim there on a catamaran cruise like we did. You can also visit the nearby lighthouse, which has beautiful views and great places for photography.
In all it’s less busy than Thira, but close and quiet. If you’re looking for some privacy with a quick jaunt to some exciting areas, this is the place for you.