So Lucky We Landed at the Aeolis Holiday House
We were travelling with 11 people (three families - six adults and five teenagers) and were originally booked into a boutique hotel in Oia. When they closed unexpectedly, we were scrambling to find a place to stay. Lucky Nicholas, the proprietor of the Aeolis House, had just decided to open for the season and we were able to rebook our week in Santorini. And we are sooooo glad we did. In the end, Oia is a great place to visit for a few hours in the day or for a sunset meal, but not a place to stay. Perissa is fantastic - great restaurants and shops and this house is just a five minute walk to the beach.
In addition to location, we can't say enough about the host Nicholas. He is also a travel agent and helped to choreograph our entire stay with a tour of the island, a driver, transfers to and from the airport, and a catamaran tour -- all at a better price than we could have booked directly. He was also able to get us restaurant reservations for 11, which we struggled to do on our own. He is always present without being in the way and an enjoyable conversationalist.
The pool was also amazing. Huge and crystal clean. It was fantastic to come home after a day of exploring and cool off in the pool. The kids (teenagers) also enjoyed it for hours at a time.
The trip would have paled by comparison if it had not been for Nicholas' hospitality and the pool.
There is a market across the street with inexpensive bottled water (and most anything else you need). The little restaurant across the street is also excellent for carry out. And be sure to check out Santa Irini bakery - just down the street. Yummmmmm.