This AirBnB was perfect for our (my wife and I) 4-night stay in June. Here are the pros and cons:
Pros:
-The host, John, was there to check us in and incredibly responsive the entire trip. He played the role of a concierge, arranging transport from airport, transport to Oia, breakfast details, and ATV rental. He was phenomenal!
-Breakfast was included in price and the options were all tasty. They partner with Agave to provide a limited menu, and they will deliver it to your patio each day - or you can go in town to sit down at Agave to eat. Nice not to have to plan breakfast everyday, great portion and quality.
-Location: you DEFINITELY need a form of transportation at this AirBnB. It is a 15-20 min hike up the mountain from the town of Pyrgos. Once we had our ATV, the island was unlocked for us and we LOVED exploring the island on ATV. If you love shopping and being around a lot of people, don’t stay here. But it was a perfect retreat for us after a day of exploring.
The view from the AirBnB is very good and includes mountains, towns and a view of the ocean. We watched the sunset from the “yard” one night. Not stereotypical caldera views, but beautiful all the same. Bring a light jacket since it can get a bit windy on the mountain!
-Comfortable bed that felt spacious enough for my wife and I. Soaps and shampoos were always stocked and housekeeping came in every other day and left the place spotless!
Cons:
-Not a real complaint, but the actual apartment is small and simple - really just a bedroom with an attached bathroom. Small sink with dishes, but you won’t be able to cook anything. We only utilized the fridge for bottled water (can’t drink the water on the island.)
-The photos in the listing are accurate, but the pool is actually right beside the road and not very private. The hammock looks nice, but we didn’t find it to be very comfortable.
-There are 20+ steps to get from the road to the AirBnB and they are quite steep. It was not a problem for us, but could be an issue for others.