Slow-living in a spacious, lovely Villa & in walking distance from the beach

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Arcana's famous & delicious homemade breakfast is served daily at your terrace

Arcana is just a few steps away from Akrotiri's caldera

Exterior aspect of Arcana Villa I in winter

Exterior aspect of Arcana Villa I in summer

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Location
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Akrotiri, South Aegean

Athinios Port7 min drive
Perivolos Beach8 min drive
Ancient Thira17 min drive
Thira (JTR-Santorini National)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Arcana Santorini Villas is a complex of two fully equipped, independent Villas in a 1000 sq. metre stand alone terrain. Just a breath away from Santorini's caldera, Arcana Villas are surrounded by vineyards and are located 10 mins walking distance from the traditional village of Akrotiri.

Arcana Santorini Villas personifies everything that is heartwarming, generous, loving and embraces all the simple yet wondrous little things that one may appreciate in life.

For large groups of friends and families: In the case that you are a group of 7 people+ please contact us so we can see if there is availability to reserve both Villas so your group can stay together and at the same time appreciate privacy and ultimate comfort!

Arcana Villa I, is a wonderful, spacious open planned Villa that covers in total 129 square metres and is composed of 2 separate bedrooms (2 King Size beds), a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and a living room/dining space in which one may find two sofa-beds. Over its outdoor spaces one may find a charming terrace and a beautiful garden, a pergola and a dining space in which our guests can enjoy Arcana's homemade delicacies and authentic gastronomy.

Our professional and friendly team is here to provide a tailored-made service, so you can be introduced to the authentic side of Santorini. We propose a stay that will give you the opportunity to explore and fathom the wondrous and rare beauties of the Cycladic nature, history, culture, architecture and tradition. Please feel free to let us know what kind of a holiday you are envisioning so we can direct you to the right places!

Arcana Santorini Villas is the ideal starting point for families or groups of friends who want to explore the island but to also relax and enjoy a "homelike" holiday feeling. We propose a wide variety of activities so you can make the best out of your stay on Santorini: some include: fishing, sailing, SUP, kayaking, hiking, horse riding, cycling, wine tasting and much more!

Greek Gastronomy at Arcana:

Discover the authentic greek and local cuisine by letting us introduce you to all the unique delicacies that define it! Our certified and well experienced cook and owner of "Arcana Santorini Villas", Neela will amaze you with her culinary specialties! Embrace yourselves to try out (we dare to say) the most delicious homemade breakfast that you have ever had in your lives!

If one evening you would like to relax at your Villa, we are happy to let you know that we also provide a variety of daily special and mouthwatering platters that derive from the mediterranean and greek cuisine.

Let Arcana's wonderful stuff indulge you: we set a wonderful table and we prepare such a heart-warming atmosphere at your private terrace that will make your heart bloom! Fresh fish, crustaceans, melting bits of slow cooked veal, Neela's famous "soutzoukakia" and her "Coq au Vin" will steal your heart!

If you try out Arcana's gastronomy you should definitely combine it with our recommendations on Santorini's local wine varieties of Assyrtiko, Aidani and Athyri that grow at the vineyards of the caldera of Santorini.

At Arcana one thing is for sure: we will share with you all those little secrets that will make your visit and stay on Santorini simply breathtaking!

Property manager

Anastasia Parava

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Guests have bear responsibility for their pets

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 1235405

We should mention

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

About the area

Santorini

Located in Santorini, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Ancient Thira and Oia Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santorini Caldera and Perivolos Beach. Lost Atlantis Experience Museum and Tramonto ad Oia are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

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Akrotiri, South Aegean

What's nearby

Venetsanos Winery - 3 min drive
Athinios Port - 7 min drive
Perivolos Beach - 8 min drive
White Beach - 9 min drive
Ancient Thira - 17 min drive

Getting around

Thira (JTR-Santorini National) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Spartakos Restoraunt - 7 min drive
Santo Wines - 5 min drive
Apollon - 8 min drive
Johnnie Cafe - 6 min drive
Kafeneio Megalochori - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Slow-living in a spacious, lovely Villa & in walking distance from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Slow-living in a spacious, lovely Villa & in walking distance from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Slow-living in a spacious, lovely Villa & in walking distance from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Slow-living in a spacious, lovely Villa & in walking distance from the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Santorini Caldera and Lost Atlantis Experience Museum. Gavalas Vineyard and Caldera Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

4 Aug 2023

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

Lovely Villa with friendly welcome

Villa was exactly as described, with Neella and her family providing a warm welcome. Breakfast was delicious on the patio. Location has four stars as the property is next to one of the main roads, which is great for getting about the island, but can be noisy in the evenings if you are eating outside. Would recommend hiring a car if staying here to get the most out of the trip. Only thing that could make it better would be a small plunge pool or swimming pool and then it would be almost perfect!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

12 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Villa; Excellent Hospitality

Our family of 4 adults stayed here for 3 nights as part of a longer trip to the Greek islands. I wish we had stayed here longer! From the communication with Anastasia before our trip to the care and excellent food that caretaker Neela and her husband provided to the cleanliness, comfort and spaciousness of the home and grounds, this was a dream vacation. Anastasia was very helpful arranging transfers for us as well as recommending Neela make us dinner at the villa the day we arrived, among other ideas to enrich our stay. I cannot say enough about the hospitality and comfort of this villa. We were treated like family. This would be an ideal place for a home base for a long stay on the beautiful island of Santorini! We ferried to Santorini from Athens-Piraeus and rented a car which was wonderful to have on the island. We rented from a company located at the airport. Anastasia booked us transfers from the port to the airport when we arrived, as well as from the rental company to the port when we left. It sounds like a lot of shuttling but it was seamless with Anastasia's help. There is parking at the villa.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

William K.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spacious House ideal for large group

Property Manager Anastasia was excellent in her timely correspondence. The house we stayed was the larger of the two houses could easily sleep 6 adults and was spread out across multiple levels thus giving even large groups their own space. The location of the property though is far from Fira - 10 + mins south of the city by car, and if you stay here you need to take a cab to Fira or Oia which is even further north. When they advertise the property as "walking distance to the beach", it's more like a 15 min walk at least. Luckily we found an excellent driver - Vasili (+30 697 318 7372) who provides transportation services and we used him extensively to get around to Fira, Oia etc. Summary - Great house with lots of space, but you need a car to get around.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Nov 2023

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

Quiet with gorgeous views and great service!

Prior to our arrival Anastasia was very helpful with communication and booking a car rental. Would recommend renting a car to tour around and come back home to your quiet, clean, spacious villa with 360 degree views and several terraces to take it all in. Lots of space for our family of 5. Neella was a fantastic hostess and went above and beyond with the presentation and cooking of the meals, gave us great advice on where to go and what to see and was just an absolute pleasure! Would highly recommend this property to anyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

19 Oct 2023

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

Fabulous Stay in Santorini Countryside

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Arcana Santorini Villas. When you stay here you really get a feel for what life is like for locals yet you are only a few minutes drive from all of the villages and attractions that are available on the island. The villa we stayed in was spacious, clean and appointed with everything we needed for our stay. We can't say enough good things about Neela, our onsite hostess. She is an amazing lady who really made feel right at home. The listing mentions her chef skills and we took full advantage of them. We had a different breakfast every day and signed up for two dinners as well - all delicious. We felt a little guilty that there was so much good food but we couldn't manage to eat it all. Communication before and during our stay was spot on with both Anastasia and Neela - couldn't ask for better. Fantastic trip to Santorini - Thanks Neela & Anastasia.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anastasia Parava

Having the advantage of deriving from this wondrous island and following a 20 year professional experience in the faculty of tourism, gastronomy & hospitality services, we have acquired a wisdom and a particular philosophy that revolves around everything that is heartwarming, welcoming and generous in life.

Arcana Santorini Villas is a family-run business and everything that unravels around it, is simply magic. Every single detail is carried out with love, genuine care, personalized attention and professionalism. We perform with respect to our guests' need to relax, to enjoy an authentic holiday and with a parallel heartfelt commitment to the cycladic traditions and to the land of our ancestors.

Why they chose this property

Arcana Santorini Villas are here to accommodate the needs of travellers that wish to fathom and to explore the authentic side of Santorini island. True to the concept of Greek hospitality, “philoxenia” as narrated by Homer in Odyssey and zealots of the Cycladic culture, nature, architecture and tradition, as well as lovers of greek gastronomy, we are by your side to provide our expertise and thorough knowledge so you can experience a holiday of a lifetime.

By its definition Philoxenia in greek means 'Love for the traveller / foreigner" and this is what we want to honor through our hospitality services and holiday experiences' recommendations.

So, if your heart is looking forward to enjoy a unique holiday experience on the island of Santorini, Arcana Santorini Villas is just the beginning!

What makes this property unique

We propose a stay that will not only recharge your batteries, but it will also give you the opportunity to explore and fathom the wondrous and rare beauties of the Cycladic nature, history, culture, architecture and tradition.

We introduce you to the authentic greek and local cuisine by discovering all the unique delicacies that define it!
We invite you to try out our delicious homemade breakfast, homemade greek pies and freshly baked cakes, our homemade marmalades and french crepes, omelettes and delicious souffles, a variety of local greek cheese and other salty and sweet flavors that rotate daily!

Let us indulge you with our mouthwatering greek/mediterranean recipes and homemade dinners, served at your private terrace. "Coq au vin", "soutzoukakia" and our chef's extraordinary veal with fresh herbs and lemon sauce are few among many of Arcana's delicious dishes that will simply blow your mind away!