I didn’t get the chance to meet Nicoletta, but she assured me via message that her daughters Alexandra and Christina would be able to greet me at the apartment. I also organized with Nicoletta a driver from the Thira airport - 35 euros, and well worth it. Tomas the driver was super helpful and overall just great.
Upon arrival at the apartment, both daughters gave me the low down of where I was, and which places I should check out. The apartment was very clean! It’s not in the photos, but there’s a small closet for hanging clothing, so that was helpful. WiFi was amazing, AC was great, hot water was flowing, kettle was working. I didn’t use the kitchen, but there are two small stove tops and they supplied all utensils, cups, and mugs. And a bottle of wine! Very, very quiet area: make sure you can sleep to waves and wind. The staircase took me a while to get used to, so make sure you are flexible as you cannot stand fully straight up in the loft. Bed was super comfortable! I, however, couldn’t find an electrical outlet in the bathroom (for my straightener) — but I also didn’t ask Alexandra, so maybe I just missed it.
Nicoletta’s apartment is in Amoudi Bay, which is 240+ (deep) steps below Oia. As mentioned in the other reviews, the only way to and from Oia is climbing those steps, taking a donkey (5€), or a car ride (not sure of price). If you are fit, taking the steps will take about 10 mins. If you are not fit, it will take about 15-20 mins. Oh, and the stairs are filled with donkey droppings — they are everywhere, so avoid wearing nice shoes. But the sunset cruises do come from Amoudi Bay, so that was super convenient when I took one. And the apartment was so quiet and very safe — loved the private entrance!
Alexandra and Christina made my stay such a great one. Alexandra answered all of my questions that I kept asking in a timely manner, so that was a BIG plus in my book!