This place is one of a kind. First off, Pyrgos is a special town. Walking the streets you see locals and almost feel like one as well. The culture breathes in this area but is also home to some walkable fantastic restaurants (Selene, Cava Alta) and is just 1km from Santo Winery and walkable. The ambiance is one that makes you feel more like you're living with the locals rather than coming in hordes to overtake their city with linen shirts and newly bought gladiator sandals. It is also somewhat in the middle of the island 20 min from Akrotiri (south) and 30/40 to Fira and Oia.
Illiou's place brings this to the next level with a fresh, modern yet thoughtful design. She also puts a lot of care in the house and a level of service most Airbnb's dont have - cleaning it each day after you leave, making your bed, bringing fresh towels and even tying hand towels up and placing them neatly in the bathroom. Every morning she prepares breakfast for you at any time you tell her, with local pastries, fruit and always a special surprise dish that her mother would make. She was a pleasure to see and speak with every morning to also get a perspective from someone who lives and breathes their life.
Others have mentioned the steps and although it may be a hike if you're very out of shape, most wont have a problem and she has people take the luggage up and down when needed.
If you're an early riser, you can make a quick walk down the steps and catch the sunrise. Alternatively you can also go to the roof and see it from there.
This is a must book place if you're the kind that likes to immerse yourself more in the real culture but still have access to loads around you.