We had a fantastic experience with Alex and his family. After a number of days traveling through Greece it was a really great place to relax and unwind.

First off the cottage and property are gorgeous. It is located just outside Oia (about a 10 minute drive), on a lovely hill looking over the sea. There are fig and almond trees all over the property, which Alex and his family generously shared with us.

It is an easy walk to a rocky black sand beach and a short drive to a sandier black sand beach. The cottage is well decorated and was comfortable for two families. The 4 adults were in the loft like two bedrooms while the 3 kids had three single beds. The beds were all very comfortable. It does get hot in Santorini in July and there is no air conditioning, but with the windows open the house really cools down. And the Pool is amazing.

Alex was an awesome host, from the first moment we arrived through our departure. We got a little lost on our way in and he promptly came and picked us up. (Dont trust google maps, call him when you are close). He and his family were very generous and gracious. He is very familiar with the area and provides great recommendations. He made us a dinner reservation at a nice restaurant in Oia on our first night as we settled in at the pool.

There was another family in one of the other cottages, which was no problem. The property is quite large, and we had no issues sharing the pool.

In the evening there is a nice hike up the hill to get a fantastic sunset view.

I would caution though that this is still a cottage on a small island in Greece. If you are looking for fancy place to stay with all of the amenities of luxury, this might not be perfect for you, but if you are looking for something really comfortable, beautiful and a little away from the crowded areas of Oia or Fira, this is a fantastic choice.

I would also recommend renting a car as the house is not in town and it just seemed hectic and inconvenient to hire taxis to get around.