Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61033 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Check out the area

Exo Gonia, Egeo

Athinios Port7 min drive
Ancient Thira10 min drive
Thira (JTR-Santorini National)10 min drive
Perivolos Beach15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cavern House Anthea is a unique property set in one of Santorini’s most peaceful, unspoilt and traditional villages; Exo Gonia. Accommodating 6 guests with indoor and outdoor facilities it is a perfect blend of location, comfort and convenience for your stay in Santorini.

Cavern House Anthea is ideally located in the heart of the traditional village of Exo Gonia, a picturesque setting of cobbled lanes and blue domed churches nestled within the vine covered hills. The property is located at the top of the village, just a minutes’ walk from the carpark and is the perfect base for all your activities on Santorini with the beaches of Kamari and the island’s capital Fira both within just 15 minutes’ drive, the award-winning tavernas Metaximas and Anemoloos just minutes’ walk from the door and the neighbouring village of Pyrgos offering an assortment of shops and amenities. The properties location ensures easy access to the best that the island has to offer whilst also providing a relaxing and peaceful getaway when required.

Carved from volcanic rock, the original house dates back to 1840 has been lovingly restored in the traditional style and updated to an immaculate standard to ensure a comfortable and carefree stay for all guests.

Indoors this traditional Santorinian home comprises 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and a large lounge with two built in sofas and a large dining area seating six people comfortably. Furnished with care and attention to detail with pieces chosen to compliment unique architectural style, the property features a fully equipped kitchen including all appliances, cutlery, crockery. Laundry facilities, linen and beach towels are provided. The lounge area features a flat screen TV, Netflix and a DVD player with a broad selection of films for those stay indoors nights.

The lounge and dining area opens directly to the courtyard and includes a barbecue with dining area accommodating 6 people as well as a built in outdoor sofa. The garden features various flowering plants, well maintained flower beds and a herb garden. Relax in the sun terrace above with a plunge pool, sun lounges and shaded area with a large L-shaped sofa which is perfect for snoozing any time of day.

It is sure to impress and allow you to slip effortlessly into island time while enjoying the panoramic views of the vine terraces of Profitis Ilias and the endless views across the Aegean to the island of Anafi and beyond as well as the amazing caldera sunset views just a few minutes away by car.

Car and bike hire can be arranged on your behalf and delivered to the airport or villa.

Airport transfers can be arranged for you if you wish. Our driver can meet you at the airport for a small fee. Alternatively, if you would like to make your own way to the villa GPS details and directions will be provided.

Property manager

Sarah Woolman

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number 1167K123K0928401

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Santorini

Located in Santorini, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Ancient Thira and Oia Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kamari Beach and Santorini Caldera. Traveling with kids? Consider Lost Atlantis Experience Museum and Tramonto ad Oia. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

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What's nearby

Santo Wines - 3 min drive
Venetsanos Winery - 4 min drive
Athinios Port - 7 min drive
Ancient Thira - 10 min drive
Perivolos Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Santorini National Airport (JTR) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Spartakos Restoraunt - 7 min drive
Santo Wines - 3 min drive
Apollon - 7 min drive
Apollo Restaurant - 5 min drive
Il Maestro - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views located?

This family-friendly Santorini villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Art Space Santorini, Panagia Episkopi, and Estate Argyros Santorini. Kamari Beach and Santorini Caldera are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Jul 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay in traditional cave house

If you are looking for a cave house for your stay in Santorini then you will not go wrong with this property. The location is in a quiet village, and you do need a car to get around, but there are two restaurants within walking distance, including the highly rated and very popular Metaxi Mas. The pool terrace is beautiful, and sunrise is worth getting up early for. The property manager, Petros, was awesome, very helpful and responsive. It should be noted that the cave house is a 5 minute uphill walk from the parking, which may not suit everyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye N., Boalsburg, PA United States

Sep 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We had a perfect stay at this property! The property manager Sarah could not of have been more helpful. She helped us with a car rental, booked a sunset cruise, arranged a transfer to the port and recommended many great restaurants. The property itself is a short walk from the parking at the church in a truly authentic Greek neighborhood. This means it is so quiet! We were grateful that the fully stocked kitchen came with some meat, cheese, bread, beer and wine. We wanted to go straight to the pool deck ontop of the house and enjoy those views! The house is very thoughtfully decorated with room for us (five adults) to spread out. While we were there we ate the famous Metaxi Mas which was a five minute walk away. Make sure to make reservations well in advance! We also had a short walk to the restaurant Anemolos. The beautiful village of Pyrgos is nearby. It was a three minute drive or a 15 minute walk. If you walk the back trails wear proper walking shoes because some areas have loose gravel. We loved the restaurant Rosemary in Pyrgos that had excellent food and great sunset views. It was a sad day when we had to depart the cave house but enjoyed a wonderful sunrise on the deck before we left. Thanks Sarah for all your help in giving us a perfect vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan S., New York

Jun 17, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cave House

We had a very nice stay at Sarah’s place in Exo Gonia. The place is spotless and provided all the amenities you need. Sarah met us at the bottom of a small hill that leads to the property. She also helped us with bags. The view from the pool area is amazing and the pool refreshing. The layout of the house suited our group of 4 just fine. The main room is much bigger than it looks in the photo. Aircon and wireless worked great plus the shower and water pressure was excellent. The house has these wonderful little touches, you can tell someone put alot of care into the remodel. There’s a washing machine and clothes dry quickly on the rack outside. The beds are comfortable and linens cosy. The house is walkable to two local tavernas. Both we enjoyed. A little further on you’ll find the Santorini Brewery, market, pharmacy etc. We did rent a car which was delivered to the church down the road. Sarah was also helpful to book rides if we were returning late or wine was going to be involved. Exo Gonia is a lovely hamlet, its quiet, peaceful…no vibrating music blasting until 4am, no one throwing up at the curb, no litter, no traffic. We did a couple winery visits, a food tour, and took a boat ride. All easy to book online or with Sarah’s advisement. Overall a perfect stay for us. Highly recommended. Thanks Sarah!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Sep 16, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful property!

This house is stunning, with great views and a beautiful rooftop pool. It was extremely clean and easy to get to from the airport. Sarah was extremely responsive and helpful, even recommending a few great restaurants in the area. The only flag I have (which is definitely standard in Santorini, but I didn't realize) is that you can't drive up to the house so there's a short uphill walk from the road.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Whitby, Ontario L1R 0E7

Oct 3, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little villa

We were 3 couples staying at the villa for one week. The cave house is very nice, but smaller than we expected. The pictures make it look larger than it is, but we were ok with it - as it is so charming. The bedrooms vary in size (small, medium, large). 2 have an adjoining on-suite bathroom. The other bathroom has a very low doorway (in which many heads got banged on the way in). The front courtyard is lovely with lots of flowers and is wonderful to sit there in the evening with candles and wine! We didn't realize that the pool was not connected to the house (but a few steps up the road). The pool was also smaller than we thought from the photos but we also enjoyed the area. Suggestion would be to have a coffee table placed next to the benches, so you could enjoy food/drinks there too. The kitchen is well stocked and everything worked wonderfully. We were very pleasantly surprised that we had a welcome package of fruits, meats, water etc. Such a thoughtful touch. We were able to do some laundry while we were there, which was super helpful. You definitely need a car here, as there is really nothing within walking distance except for the restaurant Metaxi Mas (which was our favourite - GO - the food and service are AMAZING). Mark was really super helpful with going over all the details of the property, giving us tips on places to go and restaurants to eat at. He also helped us arrange cars. It was fantastic to have that kind of help at our fingertips. We all definitely enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend it to friends or family travelling to Santorini that don't want the hustle/bustle of Oia.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019