Despina and her team were SO LOVELY! The fastest responses I've ever received from Air B n B and so helpful. The hotel is situated about a 10 min walk to Fira centre where you'll find all the bars and restaurants, tourists and locals.
At the beginning of the road leading down to the hotel is a couple of cafes where some of the locals suggested for good coffee if you don't want to be surrounded by tourists - 'Home' & the one directly opposite. We had a last minute ferry cancellation (apparently very common) so had to find a way back to the hotel and Despina was very quick to get us a transfer home! There are busses from Fira and there's also a bus stop right by the two cafes - very accessible even for none-drivers like ourselves; busses are 1.80 Euros each way to anywhere and often 20-30 mins apart. Get on one to Oia, Santos Wines & the beaches, it's so easy. If you're on a budget holiday, get the bus to the airport from Fira for roughly 2.50 Euros, it takes a little longer and stops at various stations, but transfer from the hotel is 20 Euros for the whole journey (not p/p)-still reasonable but just FYI.
The pool was lovely, extra towels provided so no need to pack.
Breakfast was questionable at 7 euros pp, per morning - but don't let that stop you staying here, there are plenty of cafes and options and I'll DEFINITELY be back to stay here when we come back to try again to see Ios and other islands, hopefully with no ferry strikes. Thanks so much Despina and team - we had the best time with you guys!! Thank you xxxxx