I made a major mistake in my travel plans and ended up arriving in Santorini a day later than I had informed Ioanna. There was, understandably, a fair bit of angst initially but they were perfect hosts when I finally managed to arrive on the island.

The house is exactly as represented in the Airbnb listing - clean, cosy and so comfortable to return to after a full day of dealing with the never-ending steps in Santorini.

Oia is packed with tourists every evening trying to capture the perfect photo of the Santorini sunset. It was such a wonderful feeling, having your own private space to admire the view. Ioanna's neighbour is a sweet and lovely elderly couple who never failed to smile and wave at me whenever I was having dinner outside while watching the sunset.

The bus stop for Oia is a 10 minute walk away from the house and brings you through a wonderful, meandering way through the shops and restaurants of the town.