The house was exactly as described. The black sand beach is only meters away from the door. Several options for dining are also right outside. Our favorite spot was one of the newer establishments - Fougaro, the food was the best on the beach!
Sophia was very polite and informing at check-in and she kept the house clean with new sheets every several days. Amantes Amentes - Crazy Lovers - is a wonderful place to visit, at an expense far below other options on the island.
There are several car rental options near the beach house, if you land via the port (We highly recommend taking a cruise from the mainland), find yourself a transfer and tell them you are going to Santo Miramare (the Beach House is right next door), ask to be dropped off on the beach (Not at Miramare entrance) and your street is between the resort and the restaurant on the right. Such a wonderful location!
The neighborhood is usually very quiet, though occasionally you will hear the neighbors having a dinner while smelling the wonderful food wafting in from the nearby establishments and mixed with the chatter of the Patrons who have recently enjoyed a mealtime.
Driving the island is easy, there are only a few main roads that lead everywhere. Oia and Fira are highly recommended, along with the highest points of the Island. Bring your walking shoes, as walking is a major pastime for tourists and the island.
Enjoying the island is easy and affordable at Amantes Amentes! We will be back and we will recommend this location to any friends that are traveling to this little corner of the world!