Ioannis, the owner is friendly and helpful and has a fabulous house. It’s a designer Cycladic house with beautiful tasteful touches and excellently finished. Recommended. We would stay here again.
We had a car which was perfect. Hertz were fantastic. We parked somewhere we shouldn’t have and the police took the reg plates off our car. You cannot pay the fine online so have to go to the post office. Then police station. The car cannot be driven without plates so we would have been without a car all weekend. Hertz replaced the car with no hesitation. Ioannis offered to help but Hertz helped anyway.
The house is 10 mins drive to restaurants and beach. 10-15 mins drive to busy Fira or crater views. The house is quiet, picturesque and with views to die for. Sea view infront of house side. Hills as a rear view. Sweet Donkeys in back field too.
Spa tub nice touch (give it some time to warm up!). Full kitchen with all Miele white goods. Good heating and air con.
Lots to see: crater views, pick cable car on a ‘cruise ship free’ day, Ancient Thera at Akrotiri (older than Pompeii!) and Fira Museum ( frescoes and finds) wineries with a view, nearby Kamari, Oia, the lighthouse etc.
You must stay at the House of Rising Sun for a lovely relaxing holiday break and then visit the busy crater area when you want to.