Our hostess, Gill, made arrangements for our airport transfer and greeted us as we got off the coach.
Water, milk, OJ, coffee, sugar, butter, honey & jam were in the house when we arrived.
The house was clean, cozy and private. Sheets and towels are changed every couple of days & the house was cleaned every day. The house has possibly the best view in Oia from the balcony where we lingered over breakfast (fresh bread hung from our front door knob daily) and lunch every day. A great spot for people watching!
Being able to duck off the busy pedestrianised street into the private courtyard was a welcome oasis of calm. At times the influx of day tours and selfie-snappers leads to log-jams when they stop randomly in the pathway. But there is a 'back road' directly opposite the entrance to the house which bypasses the daily delivery of humanity and brings relaxed access to several excellent restaurants.
The entire family were outstanding in their friendliness and helpfulness:- we were treated as honoured guests and when a small leak developed from the hot water cylinder it was sorted out immediately and caused us no inconvenience.
We cannot give too much praise to the view from the balcony. We were never tempted to lunch out as nowhere had a better panoramic view of the caldera. The picture says it all!
Some practical notes:
Oia is high - it can be breezy.
There is a filter coffee maker and a single ring mini-hob.
Hair dryer is in the bathroom. Wet room shower is opposite the bathroom. Those familiar with Greece will not find the sanitary arrangements any surprise.
The electrically driven roller shade over the south-facing balcony brings welcome shade.
Stairs give access to the rooftop where there are sun loungers and a view towards the sunset.
The double bed is comfortable. The shelf above is useful for bits 'n pieces, but makes sitting up with bed-tea problematic.
We enjoyed eating in the more traditional waterfront tavernas at Ammoudi on a couple of occasions. The 250 steps down (and back up) are easily manageable by retired folk such as we, however there is the donkey ride alternative for younger folk ;-)