Host and his family are lovely people, the best representatives of culture there. We enjoyed each of their recommendations and were grateful they could book excursions, airport pickup and drop off, and rental car for us! leave yourself extra time to get anywhere, everything is on island time.
Most importantly, the location is fantastic for families. Perissa is the best beach, with plenty of restaurants. Half the price and none of the crowds that you get in Oia and Thira. Many families drove across the island to get to our beach, I'm grateful we could just walk. The beds are as basic as they come, hopefully an upgrade in their future.