Oia is known for its blue-topped buildings, so staying nearby the area was a no-brainer. We booked Eleni's space and it was as-expected: lots of steps down and up to get to and from the home, in an area away from the noise of Oia and surrounded by nice locals.
The location was great for those looking to use public transportation (the KTEL bus system). Quick tip: Use the buses from Santorini's airport to Oia (ask to get off at the Santorini Taverna Mou stop). It's cheaper, and I wish we would have utilized it for our arrival and departure. The bus stop is literally right at the top of the steps that descend down to Eleni's home. It's great!
The biggest detractor from this home is the walk to Oia's city center. It's MUCH longer than 10-15 minutes. Trust me, we were a bit surprised that it took nearly 25 minutes one-way. That can be a deal=breaker for some, and a challenge for others. We found ourselves in-between.
The weather in March was too rainy, windy and cold for our liking, but luckily it warmed up as the weekend progressed, making this a nice stay. Eleni's constant tips and help charmed us, and she even went out of her way to call us when we needed help being guided back to the Airbnb (a nice local also knew Eleni and decided to help us navigate, too).
For the travelers: Visit Oia, but maybe don't be scared to stay closer to Fira. There's not much to do in Oia after a couple of nights. Don't be misled, like we were, by the blue-topped buildings found on postcards. There are three, and you can't see them together from most vantage points. It's disappointing, really, but the sunset is beautiful.
If you stay here, consider Eleni's place! We did, and we're not mad about it.