This was a treat, for sure. There is no place I have ever been where such astonishing natural beauty is actually augmented by the homes and structures built by people. It is completely magical. We were there with 3 young boys, and the view off this balcony simply can't be beat. Was great for us to be at the secluded end of the stairs; we had neighbors on both sides, but they were fantastic. It was actually hard for us to leave the house! Why would we want to go anywhere else? The breathtaking view, the hottub, the comfy and relaxing patio - was almost too good. My husband ran the path from Oia to Fira, and couldn't speak highly enough about it. We loved the red beach, and elected not to do the catamaran this time because we were so happy to stay at home. The gentleman who helped with things around the house was great, and the gist always really responsive. This was definitely a splurge for us, but we were so happy we stayed here. We can't wait to return!