We greatly enjoyed our stay in Oia. The house has the best location, between 2 blue churches, just 5-7 min walking from parking lot and just 5 min walking from the castle where ppl gather for sunset. Very quiet despite being on the main street and one night with a big crowd at a nearby bar. Has an interior courtyard and no noise penetrates inside. Oia is so quiet in the morning, it was eerie to stroll the empty streets and see the sunrise for myself. The sunrise is, in my opinion, more spectacular than the sunset. You cannot see directly the sunset from the balcony but the light on the buildings is more spectacular than the sun setting into the ocean.
Balcony is three times bigger than in pictures. The view - to die for! Nice there is a rack on the balcony to dry clothes, towels - humidity in Santorini was high.
We did not use the rooftop terrace but it is very big, has great views and no one was there during our stay.
The little bedroom next to the balcony with the window and door opening to the sea - it is something out of a fairy tale.
House is very clean and nice. A fresh bread is delivered every morning at 9.30 am. There is a restaurant nearby opening at 7.30 am for early risers. Shops only open after 10 am but stay open until late at night.
We were very lucky we beat the crowds this year, it was like having a private island for us without tons on people around.
Make sure you find out what days of the week the museum in Fira is open and Akrotiri closes very early at 3.30 pm. We missed both. Perissa volcanic beach is absolutely amazing, crystal clear water and volcanic black “sand”. The 3 hr trip from Fira port to caldera with 360 panoramic views and 30 min swimming in hot springs was also very nice. Dining was very good everywhere but Amoudi Fish Tavern is outstanding albeit expensive. We would definitely love to come back to the same airbnb. Thank you host family!