My friend and I fell in love with Manolis’ home the moment he walked us through the door. He picked us up near the Oia bus stop before helping us take our luggage to the Boat Builder’s House, and introduced the home as “the home I grew up in.” After we settled in, he gave us some cucumbers from his father’s garden (the best cucumbers we’ve ever had!!), and shared some old photographs of his father working on his boats in the exact room where we were standing. This definitely set the tone for our stay - we could feel the rich history of the space, and felt its warmth and hospitality.
The home was clean, cozy, and filled with lovely details throughout. There is a stunning outdoor veranda area on the second floor that served as a private and relaxing place for picnicking and sunset viewing. The home was very centrally located - just a 1 minute walk from the Oia bus station, and a few paces away from lively shops and restaurants.
We would definitely recommend staying at Manolis’ beautiful home, and hope we can come back some day!