A perfect location for those who wish to escape the maddening crowds of Santorini concentrated between Thira and Oia or the beach bums who stay in Perissa and Kamari. The place is located some 700m (easy 10min.walk) from the center of Pyrgos, where all the basic amentities (minimarket, ATM, bus stop, taverna, cafe) are found and getting anywhere else is quite easy (10-15 minutes by car to either Thira, Perissa, Kamari or the airport; only getting to Oia is a longer ride). The terrace is oriented to the southwest (overlooking the Akrotiri peninsula), so sunset viewing is included (and for a more spectacular view, just go to the cafe on the top of Pyrgos castle). After dark, when all the tour buses are gone, Pyrgos is basically a Greek village with a proper village nightlife concentrated in the plateia with at least four taverns and two cafes, where guests mingle with locals.
As regards the unit itself, it is visibly new and thus spotlessly clean, all the kitchen utensils are also new and the beds and sofa are perfectly comfortable. The bathroom is equally clean and hot water supply is plentiful, so no issues there whatsoever. Xenofon the landlord is very welcoming, always available on the phone and was able to promptly accomodate all our weird requests, from an insane arrival hour to an extra blanket for the windy evenings on the terrace and somewhat chillier nights during our stay.
All in all, this place is a great base for those who prefer tranquility and rural feeling rather than crowds and touristy places; and do not mind a little walk to get where things are happening. The value is great and I definitely recommend this place.