What a magical place Santorini is! And despite all the steps (hard on my bad knees), I'm so glad we stayed in the gorgeous old part of Oia instead of the newer area (which is also nice, but with less character).
We arrived in Santorini after dark. When we finally finished descending the narrowing, increasingly uneven steps to Blessed Blue and raised our eyes, my daughter and I were stunned by the view from our front patio.
"Even in the dark, this is the most beautiful sight I've ever seen!" my (well-travelled) daughter exclaimed as we took in the distant white buildings illuminated against the sloping land, the moon in the black sky, the glistening black water, and the tall palm tree in front of the apartment.
Usually a late sleeper, she set her alarm so we would not miss sunrise, which was another awesome treat from our patio.
Inside and out, the bright blue gate, doors, and window trim provide a striking contrast against the stark white of the cave suite.
And the apartment is as comfortable as it is easy on the eyes.
We really appreciated the useful details our host provided, before and during our stay. She was quick to respond to all our questions and to offer helpful suggestions.