SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL CAVE in the heart of OIA

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A terrace with a table set for two, overlooking a coastal view with white buildings and a sunset.
A white-walled building with a staircase, a tree, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of an outdoor balcony with plants and a chair.
A rooftop pool with a person swimming, surrounded by white chairs and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette

Explore the area

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Santorini, Greece
  • Place, Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santorini Caldera
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of Oia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thira (JTR-Santorini National)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL APARTMENT in Oia
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  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL APARTMENT in Oia

About the area

Santorini

Located in Santorini, this holiday home is near the beach. Castle of Oia and Ancient Thira are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santorini Caldera and Kamari Beach. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby.
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Santorini, Greece

What's nearby

  • Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santorini Caldera - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Castle of Oia - 5 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Armeni Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Amoudi Bay - 7 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Thira (JTR-Santorini National) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lotza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flora - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Passaggio - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪pitoGyros - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santo Souvlaki - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL CAVE in the heart of OIA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL CAVE in the heart of OIA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL CAVE in the heart of OIA?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL CAVE in the heart of OIA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL CAVE in the heart of OIA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SantoriniParadise: TRADITIONAL CAVE in the heart of OIA located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Panagia Platsani Church, Santorini Caldera and Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. Naval Museum and Mnemossyne Gallery are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is accurate as described. It was both clean and ready to accessed at the time of our arrival. The planning and communication to access the property was very good. Maria has a great staff with Juliana and Patros. Both Juliana and Patros were incredibly helpful with checking in, moving out, and guiding us around the property in Oia. The walk to view the sunset (amazing spot and should be taken in) is a bit involved if not familiar. Take time with Maria and her staff to get familiar with the property as Oia is amazing but not your typical village.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2026
Dea Steve and lovely wife! Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear the property matched your expectations, the arrival process went smoothly, and our team made your stay enjoyable. Oia is indeed a unique village, and we always encourage guests to let us assist with directions and local tips to make navigating the area as easy as possible. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was perfect as advertised. Host was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is beautiful and staff is very helpful and attentive. The balcony is a great place to escape the crowds and get your own beautiful pictures. They even have a private balcony for Sunsets were they supply wine and snacks during.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Stay!

Overall just an amazing experience! It was a wonderful place to stay, the view was amazing, and anything that we needed help with (luggage/transfer around island) the owners were so quick to help out!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2024
Dear Curtis, thank you very much for your lovely review! Looking forward to your coming back! all the best, Maria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! This cave house is located around the corner deom the Oia windmills. The common areas are awesome and there is a private patio not far to view the amazing sunsets. Our host and her assistant, Pietro, are wonderful. The cave house was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
Dear Jerry and Jeff, Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad you loved the location and the unique experience of staying in our cave house. It was a pleasure to host you, and we're delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful views from the private patio. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice. Only downside, there was no place to put clothes. We lived out of a suitcase. That was a frustration.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2025
Dearest Vicky Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so pleased to hear you found the property very nice! We understand the frustration of feeling like you had to live out of a suitcase. We want to clarify that while the design is intentional for preserving the unique, minimalist Cycladic aesthetic, we do provide butterflies-hangers within the open closet space for guest use. We appreciate this valuable note on storage and will look for creative ways to enhance organization within the existing design, ensuring future guests feel fully settled. Thank you again for staying with us!mWe hope you will choose to stay with us again and experience our other cave houses!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunset Cave

Maria is the best host one can ask for. Easy to communicate with and helped with so many aspects of my stay on Santorini prior to me staying there. The unit is quaint and very clean in a great part of Oia. Very nice rooftop terrace as well, to watch the sunset. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Dear Dino, thank you for your fine review! Looking forward to your coming back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alexia and Jim's Engagement

Maria and her staff were excellent from the 1st day until we left. I highly recommend anyone to pick them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Dearest Nikos, thank you for your warm review! looking forward to your coming back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunset Cave in April

Our visit to Santorini was wonderful. Maria was easy to communicate with and assisted us greatly with our transportation. Daniel was very accommodating and helpful with our bags. It was very helpful to travel light. April was a wonderful time to be there, as the weather was very pleasant and the crowds minimal. Thank you for the memorable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2024
Dear Dave, thank you so much for staying with us! Looking forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique stay and beautiful terrace

We enjoyed our stay for our honeymoon at Sunset cave. Maria was sweet along with her assistants. Check in and check out was a great help with the helping getting the luggage to and from the stay. The location is great. The power did go out briefly in one of the early mornings and a battery outlet kept beeping for some time but the power did eventually come back and the beeping went away which is out of control of the host. I would recommend this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
Dearest Mei, thank you very much for your amazing review! looking forward to your coming back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cave apartment with a great location

The apartment was very clean, the bed was comfy, and it was located in a great area. Still within walking distance, but also the shared terrace faces the sunset. With the crowds on that side of the island trying to get a glimpse of the sunset, it was nice to have our own private area to watch. The checkin process was nice as someone carried our luggage on a dolly since the streets are very hard to maneuver. The stocked mini fridge was also a very nice touch!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

We had an incredible time at Maria's. We were just a few steps from all the people and the attraction, but in a quiet spot. We could watch the Sunset every Night, Eating the dinner on the terrasse. The employees were really Nice and they always had little attentions for us (fresh fruits, messages, etc.) We loved every minute of it. The only Little thing were the pillows that are very big and thick. Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Dear Marie-Eve, thank you for your amazing review! About the pillows, you just had to ask us for a different kind. We would offer it immediately! Looking forward to your coming back! all the best Maria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When we arrived from the airport transfer to Oia, we were greeted by the helper of the house. He brought us to the place we would stay at. There was another woman there called Julia and they both are the ones who stay around the house helping out and cleaning. They are very helpful. The place is clean and has what you need. Something we didn’t realize was there isint a completely private area on the property outside the house. There’s 2 levels. On the bottom level there’s 3 doors to 3 different stays. It is pretty charming with flowers on top and blocks the sun quite a bit if you want shade and sitting on the table. The top floor is a big shared patio also with another hottub and more places to sit and hang out. Something you must know is the bus station there and how the bus works. Every bus works around the main station called Fira bus station. The bus station beside this stay is called Oia to Fira bus station. It will bring you to Fira and from there you can go somewhere else. Don’t trust the timing of the bus too much . There is papers at each station that says the times they will come. Make sure to come 10 mins early and it might come 10 mins late pretty inconsistent. Renting a ATV is a nice experience to get around the island. I would recommend this place it’s quite nice!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in the traditional cave house. We stayed there for two weeks. It is ideally located along a quiet walking path and yet it is just a block away from the busy Oia centre. It is just a few minutes walk to taxi, bus or rental car if you want to explore the rest of the island. The unit has a small kitchen, perfect for making breakfast or lunch. Supplies for breakfast were included. The bathroom has a nice walk-in shower. There is a rooftop patio that is a great place to relax after a long day of sight seeing. It has lots of seating and is decorated with lots of plants. Very pretty. There is an additional sunset viewing deck about a block away and it is this feature that really made the entire stay very special. It was so fantastic to have this semi private deck (shared with other Santorini paradise guests) away from the crowds, best seat in town to watch the sunset with wine and snacks supplied by our host. We even brought take-away dinner there a couple of times. Our host, Maria, was very attentive and always made sure that we had everything we needed, including transfers to/from the airport.
Rooftop patio
Sunset from viewing deck
photo from viewing deck
Sunset from viewing deck
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Must accommodating host ever!

With only 3 weeks to plan this "girls" trip, Maria worked so hard to get us accommodations in 3 caves houses. I was so worried about having to move so many times, but she assured me that we would be fine and how having three different views of the Caldera and the beautiful sunsets would make for a more interesting trip. She was right! The moving of our luggage was handled by young men that were always on time, always pleasant to speak to and very sweet and respectful. We were in great hands. The unit is small but clean and pleasant. The courtyard with hot tub was very nice and the rooftop terrace was fabulous to sit, eat, drink and watch the beautiful sunsets. Maria is the perfect host, she is always available and your comfort is her high priority. Don't miss an opportunity to experience this beautiful place with a host that will care for you and make you feel like you are her only guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Thank you for your fine review! Looking forward to your coming back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Maria was fantastic. Her staff (Julia and “Hercules”) were wonderful. Very clean room and located in a beautiful spot on OIA. Everything was better than advertised. Once in a lifetime trip and would tell everyone to go to Santorini and see Maria
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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