So the pictures are great BUT nothing does this place justice like seeing it in person! I would return in a heart beat and would recommend to anyone!
The place: where to begin. Actual cave is lovely, everything you need, clean, comfy bed, stocked kitchen, towels, etc. The view is unbelievable - set up on the top floor so you have a private balcony with a complete unencumbered view of the water. You get the ideal sunset from the privacy of a personal balcony, the doors open out to the cliff side view so you can leave them open while you’re home and get the view from bed and the bathroom view is as gorgeous as anywhere. Frankly, you could sit on the private patio with a bottle of wine the entire trip and be perfectly content.
The location: while the place is perfect, the location makes it better (if possible?). The entire island makes you feel incredibly safe, and this location is no different. Few steps below a number of lovely restaurants (<2 min walk), 5 min walk in either directly from even more restaurants and then ~10-13 mins to center Fira for additional restaurants, shopping and what not. I’ll say, after the exploring I’ve done while here, I would much rather stay in this location than central Fira or Oia. Close to everything, but not right in the center that you get hit with tourists from the cruise ships and what not. Really, nothing I would change on location.
Suggestions: Aktaion at the top of the stairs from Sensyo is great for dinner. Volkan on the Rocks is awesome for drinks and appetizers, as well as having an outdoor cinema (5 min walk). Strongly suggest doing the walk from Fira to Oia…it’s ~6 miles, just over 2 hours and had the most incredible views! If you’re afraid of heights, maybe miss it :) Oia was really cool, but definitely felt more touristy and expensive. I took the bus back rather than doubling the walk - €2 and 20 mins. Very easy.
Elvira could not have been a better host - she responded quickly, was patient with questions and provided wine / water / coffee in the flat for arrival. 5/5 in every way and would be back tomorrow if I could be. Thank you Sensyo and Elvira!