This was our favorite Airbnb we have ever stayed in and we have used it for many years in many places. You should maybe stop reading and just book it now (this is long because so much good to say). It is situated within the ancient town of old Thira, with remains of old building foundations nearby and around the building. You are quite literally on the base of the mountain cliff. From the very private patio you can look up the mountain, out to the ocean, and can see much of the beach area. There is private path to the beach, it is closer than it looks in the photos, maybe 3 minute walk. They have an outdoor shower you can use when you return. The room has a real full kitchen which we really like for making breakfast. It is very spacious with a big living room area apart from the bedroom. The hosts are a wonderful family that lives attached, but there are multiple rented rooms so you don’t feel overly close and you have privacy. You might not want to be too private though, because they are some of the most friendly and interesting people we have ever met. They will offer to set up tours and wine tastings for you on arrival - take them up on this, they have connections and are happy to arrange it all for you, including taxis to/from the ferry or airport. They picked us up themselves as we stayed in another Santorini Airbnb before coming to them. They also accommodated our check out, as our ferry was at 4pm, stores our bags, and let us use their private umbrella and beach chairs while we waited for our taxi around 2pm. They’re awesome and make you feel at home.