Well what can I say about this wonderful find….I’ll start with the property itself:
The windmill of Oia is on the tip of town overlooking the Caldera and the Aegean Sea, stunningly located it has 2 balcony’s, one perfect for breakfast and other for the sunsets. I don’t think you could beat the location and although it gets busy at sunset you’ll be glad of the escape for the very busy main town. The accommodation is located on the very top floor and the very bottom floor with a small living area on the middle floor. The stairs are narrow to the top floor but a traditional step whereas the stairs to the bottom floor are part ladder style staircase and harder to negotiate if you are carrying anything. That being said, you can go round the outside of the building and come in/out through the second door with no issues. (If you struggle with stairs and mobility, this isn’t the property for you though) The bathroom is great, with good hot water, toilet, sink and shower. The kitchen area, is just that, a sink and kettle so not possible to cook (there is a fridge), but not needed at all as the breakfast Manos delivers is outstanding and there are so many restaurants in Oia. Manos’s team changed the towels/bins etc twice in the week we there, not expected at all so that was fab. The pool bar is literally a 30 second walk and is such a brilliant place. Fab loungers, great service, great drinks and food and amazing to watch the sunsets. The loungers which are chargeable are complimentary to windmill guests and were reserved for us when busy.
So onto Manos, as all the other reviews have said, he couldn’t do more for you. So friendly and helpful, organised our daily breakfast and managed to track me down some gluten free bread in Fira, which I couldn’t find locally anywhere! Nothing was too much trouble, and it’s worth a stay just for his hospitality and welcome to the windmill and Oia!
For a different experience with a great host, book the windmill, you won’t regret it! Thank you Manos!