Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(27 Ratings)

House in Mesaria

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

A traditional cave house with 2 bedrooms in the traditional village of Vothonas. The village is situated in the centre of the island about 3 klm from the nearest beach, 2 klm from the airport / 8 klm from the port and 4 klm from the capital of the Island, Fira Town. Minimal decoration with traditional touches, it has a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, washing machine, dish washer, oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster etc. It has 1 bathroom, a living room with a sofa and a built-in seating area and a dining table. There is the choice of the sofa or an extra single bed for the 5th person that can be place either in the master bedroom or in the living room. It is also equipped with hairdryer, iron and iron board, tv with dvd player. It has a veranda with table and chairs and a small private terrace with village view. Nearest public parking area is 80 meters away. Access to the house is only on foot as you need to walk through the narrow streets of the village. Cave houses are characterized by their ability to preserve a stable interior temperature throughout the year (bio-climatic).
The property is ideal for relaxed holidays for serenity-seekers and peaceful memorable moments, in one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. It combines the unique quietness of an isolated Greek village, only a few minutes drive from the buzz of the well-known Santorinian towns, full of life and energy.
Either you are planning a family holiday or an escape-trip for two or even a get-away with good friends, the all-time classic cave house combining the comforts of a modern apartment, will definitely make your holidays unforgettable.
Since it is up in the village, a private transport mean is necessary, either a vehicle or a motorcycle.
In less than 10-minute walking, you may find one of Santorini's famous steak house restaurant 'KRITIKOS' and the Koutsogiannopoulos winery in another 5-minute walk.
A ten-minute drive will take you either to a family-oriented beach 'Monolithos' or driving to the opposite side the famous 'Kamari' beach with black sand and many restaurants, beach front bars and tourist shops.

Nearest Beach: 3 km
Airport: 3 km
Port: 8 km
Fira Town Centre: 4 km
Oia: 14km
Akrotiri: 10km

Guest access

There is a free parking area 80m away, about 11 wide flat steps away on an uphill path.
Amenities:
•Free island map
•Hairdryer
•Shampoo/Shower
•Free WiFi
•Iron
•Washing Machine
•Kitchen with oven
•Fridge with freezer
•Spacious shower
•Coffee maker
•Heated matress blanket
•Dehumidifier
•Linen and bath towels
•Beach towels

Services upon request:
We can help you book all of the following paid services so you don't have to do it yourselves. We make the reservation so you don't need to pay anything in advance.

•Taxi Service during your stay
•Shuttle Service from/to the airport/port. Rate starts at 25€ for 2 persons depending on the season and extra persons are charged on top. We will need flight or ferry details to book it in advance and you can pay either before or after you arrive. The best part with this option is that there will be a driver waiting for you at arrivals
•Cleaning during your stay
•Private Cooking lessons
•Private tours around the island
•Car/scooter/ATV rentals
•Restaurants
•Catamaran tours start from 85€ per person according to season and boat selected.
•Volcano and Hot Springs tours, we can get you your tickets at home.
•Snorkelling/Scuba diving
•Horseriding
•We can book and deliver your tickets for other islands, these will need to be paid in advance.

Interaction with guests

We respect your right to privacy so we won't bother or visit you unless you ask us to :)
If you need anything we are always one message or phone call away.
We appreciate all kinds of feedback but please try to make it during your stay so I have a chance to make up for it if necessary.

Other things to note:

In Santorini and most Greek islands we don't have street names or addresses. Please don’t ask us for a specific address. There are a few addresses that are automatically given to locations but those stand for everyone, they are not specific.
We will send you detailed directions of how to reach the house via email prior to your visit.
It is important to arrange your arrival to the house in advance so we minimise the waiting time for checking in.
Let us help you book a transfer, your tours or a rental car so deal with the lack of address situation instead of you :)

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Mesaria

Nearby attractions

Akrotiri Lighthouse

5.7 mi

Santorini Wine Museum

0.6 mi

Museum of Prehistoric Thera

2 mi

Tripiti

19.1 mi

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Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village

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9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(27 Ratings)

House in Mesaria

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Mesaria

Nearby attractions

Akrotiri Lighthouse

5.7 mi

Santorini Wine Museum

0.6 mi

Museum of Prehistoric Thera

2 mi

Tripiti

19.1 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(27 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

A cozy home, peaceful and relaxing.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Thank you Ms. Alexandra for being a great host! I cannot thank you enough for arranging our transportation to and from the port, scheduling our rental, providing all details for the activities around Santorini and helping us communicate with the professional photography company. Our 3rd year anniversary celebration was flawless because of you. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your gorgeous comfortable home that had so much more and everything we needed. For other guess: our stayed was (22-24 September) were tourism was at a lower peak. July/August/1st half of September is super crowded and cannot imagine driving a car during the peak of tourism season. This is an amazing cave house tucked away in a quiet village away from busy streets and tourist crowds. I used one of the two bedrooms but the cave house will easily accommodate two couples with two teenagers. There’s plenty of room for everyone and the pictures do not do justice to this beautiful comfortable home. Living room, Kitchen, fridge and bathroom were immaculate and Super clean. Outdoor patio was cozy, comfortable and private. Santorini streets are narrow and while getting a car is convenient an ATV was the safest perfect solution for the crowded busy streets where parking was quite difficult. With an ATV the cave house is 5 minutes away to the Caldera’s sunset parking spot, 5 - 10 minutes away from mini markets, 18 minutes away to Santo Winery, 25 - 30 minutes to Fira and 40 -45 minutes to Oia. We enjoyed the ATV rides around the island, how close we could park to our final destinations and filling up the gas tank with 8 euros in 3 days of riding everywhere. The ATV had a storage box to accommodate some of my shopping items so a backpack was a great addition. If you stay in this cave gem you will need some sort of transportation to get around. If you bring large suitcases be mindful that you will have a 40 - 50 meters walk uphill and stairs, but worth it. Everyone talks about the sunsets in Santorini but the sunrise in this gem private terrace was stunning and romantic! If you like privacy, peace and quiet after a busy day shopping and walking in crowded Fira and Oia then this cave is perfect! for you!

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Everything was great until we had been in the cave house for one hour. At that point one of us was having asthma and another had a serious allergic reaction. Our host informed us that mildew is normal for a cave and the booking was non-refundable. We moved to a hotel. This property is for mildew lovers only.

1.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

We were so excited for our cave stay on Santorini, unfortunately, this place was underwhelming and disappointing. The Kitchen was old and out of date, and inside the cupboard were moldy. We had to wash the dishes and leave them on the counter in between use. There was visible black mold around the kitchen sink and rust on the microwave. It is the winter months which we knew, but we needed to continually run the dehumidifier and an air conditioner to pull out the damp air. I attempted to communicate with the owner who would not answer my emails and has not communicated with me since my email of concern to her after the second night. We found alternative accommodation as we have small children and did not want them living in a moldy space. The owner is not approachable nor willing to talk through the VRBO mediation process. I am very disappointed that she would not refund us for the days not spent, nor was she willing to talk to the VBRO representative as they too tried to contact her. Thankfully, this did not dampen our Santorini stay as it is a wonderful Island to visit., however, I would use caution if staying in this accommodation. It does not seem to present as well as the previous reviews led me to believe.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

We had an amazing time in Santorini and our stay in this Cave Home was a big part of it! Our host, Emma, gave us several great suggestions about activities and places to go and even arranged several of them for us. The home is in a quiet area and perfect for getting an authentic experience. There is plenty of room in the home and the kitchen is super convenient for breakfast and snacks. We were able to walk to some restaurants and a grocery store. I highly recommend staying here!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

What an amazing property and hosts. Alexandra and Emmy are gracious and helpful hosts, as was the rest of thier family. The local residents of Vothonas were equally as welcoming and kind. The house itself is well appointed for the perfect home away from home. The property is beautiful, clean, and represented well in the property photos. We enjoyed dining alfresco on the patio in the evening, and coffee on the rooftop terrace in the mornings. The village is as picturesque as you would imagine, so do take time to walk the village and enjoy the lack of crowds. The cave house is in a traditional village, away from the busier tourist areas, but centrally located on the island to make all areas easily accessible. I do agree with prior reviews that a car or transportation is a must; however, most tour groups (we did a wine tour and a catamaran tour) offer pickup at a nearby hotel which is also walking distance from the property. Thank you again Alexandra and Emmy. "The girls" throughly enjoyed our stay, and I know I will most certainly be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

We were so impressed with the Cave home. It is exactly like the pictures, but better!! It is hard to describe how unique and beautiful this place is from any vacation home we've stayed in all our travels. The owners, sisters Emma, Alex and Anna (off site) were so gracious and accommodating during our stay . You will not be disappointed . A must try. Thank you again Rob and Eleanor Canada Note: if you rent a car , which is a good idea to see ethe island, make it a small one. Not much space in the parking lot.:)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Lovely lovely space and truly enjoyed the charm of this one of a kind home. ONLY one item that I would say was disappointing - the location as it relates to the city and other high lights of Santorini. A car or a mode of transportation is a must for the bus system in Santorni is overworked. We were so fortunate that we had an amazing driver Nikos that gave us pointers and helped us get to where we need to go . Otherwise we would have felt stranded. A better understanding of transportation a MUST that needs to be added to the description and finding the place is very difficult. Again Nikos came to our rescue!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

We loved the property! It was very quiet. I could see myself having meals on the patio. Great proximity to the beach. We only had a short stay but were very happy. It is a bit out of the way but Nick was amazing at getting us to the hot spots on the island. I would definitely recommend! Also would recommend hiring Nick during your stay!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

Excellent time for family of six. Appreciated having transportation arranged. Made it very easy and hassle free for us. Also great to have a supermarket within close walking distance. Would definitely return, and recommend to others.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2019

Alexandra met us at her cave home after we were picked up at the airport by a transfer she coordinated. Despite it being 1:30am, she spent time with us & told us about the home, things to do & see on the island & recommendations for the restaurants. The home is breathtaking, unique and has all conveniences or a modern home with a feel of peace and rejuvenation! Kitchen is well stocked and grocery market is close by. We got around the island on ATVs, which were instrumental to getting around the island and safer than a car - if you get a car I would recommend a small car. We spent time touring Faro, went to Ia for a sunset and dinner, went to the monestary & lookouts and spent a morning on Sunset Oia catamaran - gorgeous! The catamaran went to the hot springs red and white beaches, snorkelling and we had a delicious lunch on board! Alexandra coordinated all of these tours for us and every person/experience was Extraordinary! We so appreciated the bottle of wine as a welcome so we could have a drink upon our arrival. The patio & rooftop terrace were so lovely and added to our experience when we were at the home. Much rejuvenation! Vothonos & the cave home provide such an experience but are close enough to everything else you would like to see. We went out dancingbone evening to Two Brothers bar in Faro & again had an incredible experience. We were incredibly active but also had some soul rejuvenation time!

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

Simply Incredible !!! Having spent 6 wonderful days in Alexandra & Emmy’s beautiful Cave house, no one should look any further for accommodations in Santorini. This home is perfect. Ideally located in the centre of the island in the village of Vothonas, it is very easy to explore the whole island from here. Everything was perfect from the very first moment with exceptional hospitality from these gracious hosts. Having arrived in the evening, the full sized kitchen was stocked with some groceries for breakfast and a bottle of wine so we could just kick back immediately. During our stay, they were always reachable and helpful with any questions we had, as well as giving us outstanding recommendations for restaurants and must see sights on the island. One our last day, the ladies prepared a lovely home cooked meal for all of us to share, as we had a very long travel day ahead of us. Having thought of absolutely everything to make our stay in Santorini just perfect, we can not thank these incredible hosts enough !!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. We very much look forward to coming back, sooner rather than later. Cheers to our new friends !

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Mesaria?

The average price for a rental in Mesaria is $193 per night. This rental is $30 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.

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Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village

House in Mesaria

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Mesaria

Nearby attractions

Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village

House in Mesaria

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Mesaria

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Mesaria?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bioclimatic Cave House - Vothonas traditional village?

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