This is an experience of a lifetime and should not be missed. Our vacation was wonderful. We really appreciated all the local information, prompt responses, and vital help in coordinating our excursions each day by our gracious hosts: Nicoletta, Christina and Alexandra. The villa is in a breathtakingly beautiful spot at the waters edge of the caldera. While hiking the stairs to Oia is a vigorous 20 minute work out, the views are exquisite. The addition of a private boat captain, Captain Alex, allows visitors to avoid the stairs by catching a taxi in nearby Amoudi Bay. Alex is a skilled boatsman and a gracious and gregarious host. The ride to Amoudi Bay is 10 minutes each way and is great way to see the Caldera. Our hosts expertly organized our taxi rides, catamaran excursion, visits to the winery and the archeological dig in Akrotiri. The housekeeping service was excellent and the villa could easily serve 8 guests. The beds and mattresses were excellent. The kitchen amenities were also well done-coffee maker , tea kettle, refrigerator and stove. We used the beach, dock and kayaks everyday we were there. It's a rocky beach-so bring water shoes- but the swimming, snorkeling and boating are excellent.