LOVED: The view! Wow, it's better than the photos. It's truly a million dollar view.
We also loved the relative seclusion and privacy this apartment offers.
John was an excellent host and made all arrangements for us as well as responding quickly.
Did NOT LOVE: the stairs. I read the description and the reviews and frankly scoffed at the idea that stairs could be problematic. I live in a 4-story walk-up after all. I was wrong. There are 135 stairs from the apartment to the main road. These are no ordinary stairs. Some are well over a foot in height. There are no handrails (this should have been obvious to me) and the stones are slick from many years of regular use. At night this felt a bit treacherous. However, all these stairs are what sets this apartment apart. This is how you get a stunning view of both the town of Oia and the sea. These stairs or rather being at the end of them is what gives you the privacy that makes this apartment special.
TIPS: Pack light! Wear really good walking shoes that grip well! Prepare for lots and lots of steps! Bring a really good camera to document that view. Oh, and take John's advice on excursions/tours - the sailing tour he set up was perfect.