We stayed for 3 nights with our 3 children (11,17 and 20) plus each set grandparents. I wouldn’t recommend this for young kids or anyone where climbing stairs, hills or 15-25 min walks would be uncomfortable but it has everything you need in a clean, comfortable Greek inspired domain. We stayed in house 2. The main floor with the kitchen is appx 15’ wide, the kitchen is small and narrow but very functional. We didn’t use much because eating out enhanced the experience. There is a loft area above and the other rooms are below (down fairly steep concrete stairs). Bathrooms are wet areas w toilet and shower in the same space. The pool and area around is small but relaxing- good views of the sunset.
Sunset: I Found that while Imwatching the sun set was nice, it’s the 40-45 after sunset that are the most beautiful- the reds, pink and purple illuminations are lovely. I would book a caldera view restaurant for one night that covers sunset on. Greek schedules seem to be lunch 1-2ish and dinner 8-9 /after sunset.
There is a good restaurant - finikia- across the street that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a good place for your first stop to get your bearings. There is a simple grocery a 5-10 walk towards santorini on the right for fruit and snacks. If you are content with a 15-20 walk to santorini (it’s a busy street but plenty of people are walking on it) then you can walk to and from dinner. The grandparents had to take a cab. Highly recommend Fino’s (no view but you won’t care).
This was a first trip to santorini. During the day, the crowds from the cruise ships drain the allure of santorini. I was told they tend to be heavier earlier in the week and we were there wed-sat- can’t imagine it worse. Shops are predominantly touristy junk which was disappointing.
I think if it was just my immediate family, santorini would have been more enjoyable in town, in the caldera and off the streets during the day. Nighttime in santorini is magical- that is when to enjoy it. It can still be busy but the lights and the view are quite exceptional. Definitely get off the main path and explore the side streets.
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