The Blue Ocean was hands-down the most incredible Airbnb experience we have ever had! The apartment is on the north side of Oia, nestled into the side of the cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. There was a little private patio with 2 deck chairs that offered a completely uninterrupted view of the sea and the iconic white and blue buildings around us. We absolutely loved having breakfast out on the patio, as well as sitting out in the evening to enjoy the view. It's also very near the iconic church nearby, which was perfect as we didn't have to fight with tourists to take photos! It is quite a climb to get to the apartment from the main street, but there were people who helped us carry our luggages down and up, which was a godsend.
The apartment itself was very clean and cosy, and is cleaned everyday. There was a small kitchen stocked with utensils and cooking equipment if you would like to cook something. The bathroom is outside, and it's spacious and very clean! Towels, hairdryer and even an iron were provided, but not shampoo/soap. Within walking distance there is a small supermarket where we got all our necessities.
While the apartment was beautiful and surpassed our expectations entirely, Maria's hospitality and service really made this the best experience we've ever had on Airbnb! She very kindly drew a detailed map of Santorini and pointed out all the areas to visit. She answered all our questions thoroughly, and even offered suggestions off the beaten path, such as a nearby public pool that we could watch the sunset from! She helped us arrange a transfer to and from Santorini, and helped us to book a catamaran tour, even accompanying us to the bus station to wait for the bus. She also suggested dining options with a fantastic view of the sunset, which turned out to be amazing!
We were initially skeptical about staying in Oia, since we heard that Fira was the more popular option, but we didn't regret our decision at all! Oia is absolutely breathtaking and we couldn't get enough of the view. It's also much less crowded in the mornings before the crowds arrive by bus, which made it easy for us to wander around and take photos. Fira is just a short 10 minute bus ride away from the main bus station.
For the price we paid, we felt that we got the service and hospitality of a 6 star hotel. I highly recommend The Blue Ocean or any of Maria's other listings if you're looking for an unforgettable stay in Oia.