We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect house for our stay in Santorini! Katerina and her mom were one of the kindest, most generous people we’ve ever met, and we’ve become friends! They greeted us with a platter of fresh fruit, a delicious orange cake, and juice in the fridge. The traditional house was so cozy, with an upstairs loft, A/C, and a brand new washing machine in the bathroom. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, but with such delicious Greek food all around us, we ate out every day. Katerina and her mom live next door and own a wonderful restaurant called God’s Garden. We ended up eating there every day because the food was so amazing. Their Greek salads, lamb, moussaka, fried squid, fresh grilled fish, gyros, appetizer spread were all mouthwateringly delicious. We’re so glad we decided to stay in Perissa, rather than Fira or Oia, because we thought the kids would prefer the beach. It was the right decision. Our home was a three-minute walk to the black beach and right at the beginning of the main stretch of restaurants and shops! The local mini market, which closes at 1130 pm, was across the street, and the 20-minute bus stop to Fira was two blocks away in front of Bob’s Bar. It ran every 10 minutes over the summer and had AC. We paid €2.70 pp on board and kids under six were free. We would spend our days at the beach (make sure to grab a free lounge chair at a restaurant and order food and drinks) and then take the bus to Fira and Oia to watch the glorious sunsets. Katerina and her mom were brilliant hosts who made us feel so welcome and at home. They helped arrange taxis for our arrival and departure, and when my daughter stepped on sea urchin needles at the beach and had to go to the hospital! We had the best time in Santorini! Thank you for making our vacation so memorable!!See you next year!! ❤️