Entire home

Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views

Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views

Photo gallery for Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views

Entrance
Living space
Living room
Living and dining
Kitchen

Overview of Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Exo Gonia, Egeo
  • Popular LocationAthinios Port7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAncient Thira10 min drive
  • AirportThira (JTR-Santorini National)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPerivolos Beach15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Wonderful island Villa, Private pool, Sea views

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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 area

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.
Map
Exo Gonia, Egeo

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Delta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique stay
We absolutely loved the cave house. So unique. The upper deck and cool pool were the best part of the house!!! Petros, villa manager, went above and beyond for us. He was always just a call away and did whatever he could to help us. We all had the best nights sleep as it is so dark and quiet in and around the house.. remember, a cave has no windows!!! And really comfy beds!! All in all, we highly recommend the cave house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Character Filled Calm
We deeply appreciated the character of the updated cave house, as well as the location in a village less overwhelmed by tourists despite the proximity to Metaxi Mas and Anemoloos (both taverns worth eating at). It’s recommended to have a vehicle here. Sarah was kind, clear, and always available by message. Petros was an excellent member of the on-site team, ready and willing to share tips, solve potential problems at the property (though none arose), and help make bookings for transfers or activities/excursions. The property is a short drive to Kamari for a quick swim or brunch at The Finch, Omoos for excellent morning coffee, and Santo Wines for a wine tasting with views that overshadow the iconic Oia Instagram influencer shots. Be sure to enjoy the local and authentic taverna food on the island. Perivolos and Perissa beaches are a 15 minute drive and offer the better beach experiences on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reg O., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah's Cave House at Exo Gonia is awesome
We very much enjoyed our stay at this historic, yet modern, cave house (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; small but nice front/dining room, and good sized kitchen). The only negative is that there is no immediate parking (walking distance is about 100 m), and there is a small incline with steps to reach the house; finally, the steps down to the house yard are steep and a little narrow. Thus bringing bags and groceries can be a challenge if you are elderly; in short, this is not a house for the less mobile elderly or otherwise infirm. The only other small issue is that like all of Greece, you have to put your used toilet paper in a small bin, and NOT in the toilet. Otherwise we very much enjoyed our stay. Sarah is an awesome host and met us on our arrival to show us the way to the house, and things to do re locking up, etc. The pool is also great. In short, this is a 5-star unique house, especially if you are reasonably fit and can handle the walk up to the house from the car park.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

xavier P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bon
très bon séjour
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAGALI V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belle location
Très bonne expérience de notre semaine dans cette maison. Petros a été de très bons conseils pour notre famille et très arrangeant. A recommander sans problème
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Woolman

Host profile image
My husband and myself are from the UK and have been living on Santorini since 2006

Languages:

English

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback