An absolute gem! The check-in was easy - Alexandros and Thanos met me at the public parking lot, helped take my luggage up the cobblestone paths, and showed me where the villa was located, since there are no street names or numbers in the village. They were warm and welcoming, recommending their favorite coffee shops in town, and giving my friend and I a list of places worth going (or not!) on the island. They were not exaggerating when they said that Lolita's in Oia makes the BEST gelato. It was so good, we went there twice in the same day!!
The villa itself was awesome. It was meticulously clean, the beds were soft and comfortable, and the air conditioning was fully functional - no timers or disabled controls - so we were able to set the perfect temperature for deep sleep. We made sure to empty the dehumidifier when needed and to open the door and windows for a little while each morning to let the place air out. I think they do a great job of cleaning and maintaining it, because there were no moldy/mildewy smells despite the fact that the cave house does have a tendency to get humid inside. We didn't meet the woman who cleans the villas, but she came by daily to empty the trash and provide more water bottle. We were very grateful!
We absolutely adored the private jacuzzi! Thanos came to clean it every day and it was always the perfect temperature when we got home in the evenings were ready to relax and soak.
I think we chose the perfect part of the island for an enjoyable stay. Santorini overall is bustling with tourists, but Pyrgos seems to be a bit off the beaten path and we really appreciated that. We saw some vans dropping off groups of people, but it was nothing like the caravans of giant tour buses and hordes of people in places like Oia. Despite the quieter vibe, Pyrgos still had a great selection of businesses to frequent. Since I'm learning the language, I loved dropping in at Anasana Yoga for a class taught entirely in Greek. We chatted with the chef at Septem, a yummy new brunch spot, had terrific coffee at Brusco, and laughed for hours with some locals outside Cava Alta after finishing a delicious meal.
Things on AirBnb can sometimes be hit or miss, but this place is a definite hit! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!