Staying with Manolis and Ntina was one of the highlights of our trip! We stayed with them for 4 nights. They were very welcoming and we immediately felt a part of the family. Ntina is a wonderful cook and makes mouthwatering breakfasts. She made fresh jam every morning and rotated the menu everyday. She discovered I had a sweet tooth and made us special chocolate, banana and biscotti crepes on our last day! We also joined them for dinner one night - it was amazing! They helped us arrange a boat tour, an ATV rental, and transfers to and from the airport. We didn't have a set agenda up front, so they also helped us plan our days with potential activities.
The accommodations were exactly as described and very comfortable. There is a roof deck that looks across the village toward Mesaria. The deck (sunny) and the cozy patio (shaded) offered nice options to relax with a glass of water or wine. The apartment is about a 10 minute bus ride or 20 minute walk to Fira. The island as a whole is very accessible; both ends, Oia and the lighthouse, are only a 30 minute drive away! It is also very close to the Red and Black Beaches, Prygos, Akrotiri archaeological site and a handful of wineries. If we ever return to Santorini, we would definitely stay here again!