Preface: We visited in mid-March so some of our experiences may be unique to this time period when the Santorini and Oja are still lightly inhabited by tourists. We arrived by ferry and Dennis was very helpful in setting up a taxi ride to immediately receive us and take us from the port to the north lower (opposite crater) side of the island and back up to Oja from the "back" side. Dennis arranged for a helper to take our bags from the taxi for a short walk to the apartment. The entry through the white picket fence with the sea dropping down below you is just breathtaking. We weren't sure if Oja would feel isolated in March, but the location worked great for us. For our four-night stay we enjoyed the quiet - most of the people we met were shopkeepers and laborers getting ready for the high season. We enjoyed daily sunset walks through the multiple pedestrian paths, a vigorous hike to Fira, and several bus rides to Fira connecting to other island locations - including to the airport for the plane ride back to Athens. Dennis helped us reserve a 1/2 day boat ride, and again the location was easy for van pick-up.
The apartment itself was a classic Santorini house, tucked into the hillside of volcanic earth and emerging into the sky and water to the south. The little balcony was perfect for breakfast, very quiet, calming and a little chilly in the March blustery weather we experienced. The balcony also serves as private passage for some of the occasional kitchen helper for the adjacent restaurant; not an intrusion for us. The layout of the apartment inside is simple and elegant, with high quality door/windows providing varying light/air options (as an architect I appreciate those things!). Bed was very comfortable and kitchen equipped with all we needed - we ate out for most of our meals. We didn't use the bed loft, but I could see that being great for teenage children if traveling as a family. The bathroom is compact, so if you are very tall, you might have to bend down a bit...but that may be true of much of Santorini! We feel so fortunate to have spent a little time in a remarkable place. Thank-you for sharing with us!