A few recommendations around the apartment that produced great experiences for us:
1. ‘Cars 4 Rent’ is awesome for renting an ATV or other vehicle to explore the island, especially the long hike up to Ancient Thera. It is just up the hill & on the same side as the apartment.
2. The ‘V Laundry’ was just before the car rental & will wash, dry, & fold your clothes for a reasonable price.
3. Golden Grill just down the hill on the opposite side of the road offers the best meat & pita in Santorini.
4. The bakery just before the Grill is spectacular. Get there early before it sells out.
5. Kamira Beach is amazing & Perissa Beach is a close second with its laid back vibe. Both have free chairs & umbrellas as long as you order something from the restaurant.
We sometimes communicated with the host & at other times his assistant. Replies were always within minutes. You have a sea view & a view of Fira from the apartment. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable. Make sure to buy bottled water for brushing teeth, etc., as the tap water has a distinctive salty taste.