Rena's Caverne des poetes was built right into the side of the cliff with amazing views of the ocean.

We did run into a little snafu trying to meet up with Rena's porter since we were confused with the directions in Oia and were unfamiliar with the area, ran into tour bus traffic, and had trouble connecting our call. Thank goodness Rena provides a porter, because the streets of Oia consist of many cobblestone steps. Once we arrived, Rena was very welcoming and kind. She stocks the refrigerator with a bottle of wine, bread crackers, jam, water, and has a great coffee maker. On our last day, she also sent over a delicious breakfast cake.

The two double beds were great and the rooms were refreshed every night. Be sure to watch your head as you descend down the stairs to the second bedroom. In the bedroom below, you can see that the house is literally built into the side of the cliff, and the cliff rock makes up a portion of the walls. Since it's so close to nature, there were a bunch of pill millipedes in the room, which, though a little disconcerting, were harmless.

A great perk of living at Rena's property is that she has kayaks available to borrow! She led us down a trail right below the house to the water. Kayaking was a great experience and we very much enjoyed the sun and the refreshing ocean breeze.

The views from the place are wonderful, and the kayaks were a highlight of our trip to Santorini.