ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS VIEW! Let's start there. This house had a fully unobstructed view of the Caldera from the porch and an absolutely incredible view of the ocean from the back. Though a bit dated inside, the pool is clean & incredible and the location could not have been better. It's in an extremely safe area, within walking distance to Oia town center, restaurants and a supermarket a few minutes away. The hiking trail is also right below the house, so that is very convenient. There are two houses next door, so the pool area isn't exactly private, but everyone is so friendly, we loved our neighbors.
The house is exactly as it's marketed and no surprises whatsoever. Aris could not have been a better host! He was so responsive and helpful. We really appreciated that he offered us a transfer from the hotel and we even shipped some items in advance so we didn't have to travel with them (pool floats, kitchen basics) and he had them ready for us at the house.
We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to our friends. The location cannot be beat!
Be sure to rent a car or buggy if you can to see the rest of the island. While great restaurants like Catch are walking distance in Oia, the Red Beach and some of the other do-not-miss spots are a bit farther away and it's tough to get a cab.