Reserving this property was a last-minute call but it turned out a really great choice since Santorini is a bustling destination this time of the year. Mathieu was very responsive right from the start and helped us make planning more efficient. He greeted us upon our arrival and explained every detail.
The property is the lower part of a traditional house. Mathieu, an architect himself, recently renovated it, and besides the great looks (as shown in the pictures) offers almost everything you will need during your stay. We are a family with three teenagers, and we fit great in this place. The place was cool during the heatwave despite having no air conditioning. In the morning, the lower patio was the place to hang for breakfast; in the evening, the upper deck provided a great place to have dinner with a clear view of the caldera. As in traditional houses, the bathroom is outside the main house but is just fine, a couple of meters away from the main entrance. The bathroom is also renovated and combines traditional with modern in a pleasing way.
The property is in Pyrgos, a small village in the island's center. It is a quiet location, and being at the top of the second largest hill, it has great views of the volcano and almost every side of the island. It has very nice restaurants, cafes, and bars within walking distance. A 5 mins walk from the property gets you to the top of the hill, where you can enjoy the sunset while avoiding the crowded locations of the island. It is also strategically located for driving around the island, with most locations of interest not farther away than 15 mins. Getting to the property requires some walking in the alleys of Pyrgos, but you can drive the car as close as 60 m to unload the luggage.
Overall it was a great experience with a great price to value.