Makis's house is lovely and perfect as a stylish base in Santorini. Emporio is also very nice and has a quiet, non touristy atmosphere, especially in the old town where the house is which is a gorgeous maze of tiny alleyways. The house is compact but feels spacious with a high domed ceiling and lots of natural light. There is a small very private courtyard and a fab roof terrace which has stunning views and is a great place for an evening drink. We took a car which is useful as Santorini is a fair size with lots to see - Oia and Fira are amazing too but much bigger, busier and more touristy. Makis's house is close to Perissa beach which is one of the best on the island. Stavros Grill had great food and was reasonably priced (their whole roasted chickens were brilliant). I would not bother with a volcano boat trip - we did but we felt it's overpriced and not really worth doing, especially if you're on a short break. Likewise the local museums are ok but if history is your thing, the Archeological Museum at Athens is the best place and houses lots of treasures from Santorini. Another tip - we went to see the sunset one evening in Oia and the crowds were unbelievable, a better option was Vlihada beach which had an amazing sunset view without any crowds. All in all, Santorini, Emporio and Makis's house highly recommended.