The house was very comfortable for our group of 5 adults (Two couples and a single person) from Florida. Maria's house was in the best location of the island. In Satorini, the place to stay is definitely Oia. The sunsets are to die for and the views seen on postcards with the white houses are located here. We purchased wine bottles and sat outside in the veranda admiring the breathtaking view. Restaurants and shops are only a walking distance away along with a public pool, lighthouse, churches and many other sights to see. The Porter, Vacili, is amazing and much needed. It is a little hard carrying multiple suitcases to the Airbnb, but he has the job down perfect. Do have Maria set up the transfer (40E) from the airport or port to the Airbnb. Another Maria will come to the Airbnb the minute you arrive and provide a map and information about things to do on the island. I wish I had that at every place we went to in Europe. It was extremely helpful.
Thera, their version of downtown, is only a ~15-20 minute drive on car or ATV, but I felt was extremely too busy. Tip: Renting a car (~40E/day) is good, but finding parking in the evening was difficult. If you rent an ATV, do get an International license from AAA, or they will not rent the ATVs. There are two rental places and an agency that also rents cars/ATVs and books tours also a walking distance from the house.
Tips on things to do: Book a semi-private sunset tour (do 16 people or less) with Captain Ted's Santorini Sailing (www.santorinisailing.com
). They are the best. The food and tour was amazing. If you pay in Euros at the office, they will give you a discount from 165E to 150E. When you arrive and after you talk to Maria, go immediately to their office, which is very close to the house. The sunset tours sell out quickly. Also visit Perissa (where the Black beach is located and great seafood) and Pyrgos (highest point of the island) for another amazing sunset. If you are traveling to Mykonos as well, I would recommend more days in Santorini than Mykonos (Party island but super expensive). I fell in love with Santorini and wish we stayed at least 4 nights there and not just 2.