I had the pleasure and honor to be the first guest at this perfect airbnb rental. First, Helen is an amazing host. She is always available, fluent in English, helpful in every way. The booking was super easy, she arranged for a pickup at the airport, met me at the rental, stopped by several times during my 9 day stay (but always after checking if it was convenient), arranged for a rental car, dealt with a bike rental company that needed to drop something off — all done perfectly. I was met with wine, homemade preserves, homemade raki and a takeaway momento. All so nice and thoughtful.
The rental is located in Finikia, which is the lovely town just next to Oia. The main attractions in Oia are a short walk from Finikia, but seem a world away. While Oia can get very crowded, especially around sunset, Finikia is quiet and peaceful all the time. There are three excellent restaurant only a few steps from the rental. These restaurants are least as good as if not better than the best in Oia. There is a mini market just a few steps further.
The rental is especially well equipped and spacious. There are two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom. The second bedroom is upstairs, accessible by steps that are more like a modified ladder — quite steep. The kitchen is fully stocked. I cooked breakfast every day and dinner once. The living room has two couches and a TV. There is a rooftop deck, a small deck off the living room and a massive courtyard with a plunge pool and two tables. It is stunning. You can watch the same sunset as you can see in Oia, but from the privacy of your own special part of paradise. Take a look at the pictures — the rental lives up to the pictures in every way.
Thank you Helen! Best of luck to all who stay here. You will not be disappointed.
Jim