Olive Cave Houses
Location: Firostefani, Santorini, Santorini Island, 847 00, Santorini, GR
Star Rating: 9 Stars
Property Type: Private vacation home
About this Property
Rooftop Terrace and Garden
Enjoy the view from our rooftop terrace and relax in the garden during your stay at Olive Cave Houses.
Fully Equipped Kitchenettes
Our air-conditioned rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops, giving you the option to prepare your own meals.
Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions such as Catholic Cathedral and Santorini Caldera, Olive Cave Houses is the perfect accommodation choice for your Santorini getaway.
Book your stay at Olive Cave Houses now and immerse yourself in the beauty of Santorini!
Important Information
- 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.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Designated smoking area
- Street parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Free self parking
- Rooftop terrace
- Housekeeping on request
- Horse riding nearby
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Rooms Available
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Villa, 1 Bedroom (Silver)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
517-sq-foot soundproofed room, furnished balcony/patio with city views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and espresso maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathrobes, slippers, bathtub or shower, and a shower or a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate living room
- Private spa tub
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Paper towels
- Restaurant dining guide
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
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Villa, 2 Bedrooms (Gold)
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
1023-sq-foot soundproofed room, furnished balcony/patio with city views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and espresso maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathrobes, slippers, bathtub or shower, and a shower or a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate living room
- Private spa tub
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Paper towels
- Restaurant dining guide
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
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Superior House, 1 Bedroom (Bronze)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
592-sq-foot soundproofed room, furnished balcony/patio with city views
Layout - Bedroom, 4 living rooms, and dining area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and espresso maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, bathtub or shower, and a shower or a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Yard, safe, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate living room
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Paper towels
- Restaurant dining guide
Guest Reviews
- Cathleen (10/5): -
- Martin (10/5): -
- Marchetti (9/5): Incredible location and unbelievably beautiful home - The location is incredible- right amongst all the action, restaurants, shopping and easy access. The house itself is absolutely stunning - from the decor, to the aesthetic of the rooms, it is beautiful. Would happily stay here again Beds a bit firm for my liking - more a preference than a dislike.
- Laura ☘️ (10/5): Gorgeous location, fabulous rooms! - We loved everything about our stay! This place is a real gem, and the owner was incredibly friendly and helpful upon arrival and throughout. The rooms are absolutely beautiful. They're so large and well equipped - we could have stayed for a month! We particularly loved the little cave showers, and the fantastic decor throughout. Location-wise, of course with it being Santorini, it's a short walk up a hill, but the views are incredible, and we love a good walk. It's also really well located and only a short walk to anything you need in the area. N/a
- Maikel (9/5): - La atención de los anfitriones es excepcional, flexibilidad y buen apoyo logístico.
- Vettosi (7/5): -
- Shamila (4/5): Dissaponting stay as No value for money. - Hot Tub was good. Location was convenient to Fira town. Wifi was good. Beds too hard and not comfortable. Rooms damp. AC not powerful enough. Toilets bad smell after using.
- Sylvie (10/5): - tout
- Jeff (8/5): Lovely apartment style accommodation perfect for a week in Santorini - Cute and quaint with plenty of space. Bed was a little hard for my own comfort, but still large with quality bedding.
- Huang (10/5): Exceptional - The scenery around the house is very beautiful and you can overlook the town. The style of the house is very Mediterranean and there are lounge chairs on the rooftop. We booked a transfer from the airport to the house from the landlord. He was very considerate and meticulous, arranging everything properly!
- Alice (10/5): Home away from home - Beautiful I love it there! They were very friendly 🤩✌️
- Sherry (10/5): I’d definitely recommend the olive cave houses to my friends and family - It was a beautiful place to stay It was a lot of walking uphill
- Carmelo (10/5): - Nuestra estadía en Olive Cave fue muy buena …la comunicación era siempre rápida ,nos ofreció un trasporte al aeropuerto muy bueno , puntual , a muy pocos metros del apartamento empieza la zona peatonal de Fira y de ahí unos 5 a 10 min a la zona más importante del centro , pudimos dejar las maletas ahí en el check out sin problema , alquilamos un auto que me parece la mejor opción y teníamos parking a pocos metros de la propiedad y sin problemas , lastimosamente nuestro tiempo de 3 noches en Santorini resultó corto para lo que teníamos para disfrutar Volveremos !!
- George (10/5): Exceptional -
- k (10/5): - Great location, great host, would definitely stay again!
- Annelis (10/5): - Beautiful place, very nice and clean.
- Amanda (9/5): Wonderful - Fantastic location. Great views
- Casey (10/5): - It was a great stay in a great location!
- Adrienne (9/5): Superb - Our host Sakis was always available via whatsapp and answered our queries and requests promptly. We had a welcome bottle of wine and waters which were very "welcome". We loved the decor and that it was a different experience than staying in more modern style rooms. It would have been helpful to have a couple of amenities ...such as an ironing board (there's an iron), an airer/drying rack for wet swimsuits, light washing etc . In terms of the beds ...they weren't the most comfortable -a bit springy.
- Manju (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ak (8/5): Overall stay was nice - Na Climb up the road at last to reach the stay. Hard when you do already lot of walking.
- Marjorie (10/5): - Wonderful stay. Very helpful host and amazing views.
- Janine (9/5): Beautiful. - Beautiful apartment maintained to a very high standard of cleanliness. Costs compared to this area were reasonable. Very short walk to everything we could need. Honestly for us we were very happy. This location is top of the cliff with amazing views which means there were steep slopes and steps to tackle but no-one should come to Santorini expecting otherwise.
- Deana (10/5): - Such a wonderful stay! The host was very helpful and excellent communication. The accommodation was exceptional and very comfortable for a couple or 2-3 persons. The rooftop lounge and hot tub is a bonus with beautiful views over Fira. Highly recommended
- Kaylah (8/5): Overall good stay - Villa is located in a good spot in Fira. The overlooking view is amazing. Maria met us and handed us the keys and even provided some good recommendations and supermarket for cheaper groceries, snacks and water. Quiet area to stay at perfect for family with kids or who wants to stay out of the touristy area. Walkable to a lot of shops and dine-ins. There were no stairs but there's an inclined hill to the way to the villa. Elders might find hard to get to.
- Anonymous (8/5): Very good - The location was really good - right around the corner from the Three Bells and short walk down to Fira marketplace. The terrace had ocean views which were lovely. The apartment was very clean and suited our family well. The bathrooms were so pretty with their stone and cave like design, really felt like I was in a special place. The host was very responsive as well which was great.
- Noelle (10/5): Exceptional -
- Smith (9/5): Superb -
- Allan (9/5): Maria who looked after was really nice and very professional - Cave house was unique and really comfortable, location and the facilities were amazing. Roof top terrace and jacuzzi were out of this world Nothing really
- Euphemia (6/5): enjoyed the stay and ensure you book the gold and not the crown room - Mary the host was sweet and gracious, she helped with organizing where we could go and helped with locating restaurants I liked the room named gold but apparently we had booked the crown and its different from the advertised pictures
- Jacquie (10/5): A fabulous experience on a fabulous island! - Beautiful accomodation , tastefully furnished. Loved the roof top area. Very special place. Absolutely nothing!
- Ling (8/5): A lovely stay in a tradicional cave house. - The location was great, just in the center of Fira. The jacuzzi is located on the terrace, and we had to climb up a small but inclined slope to get there, reason why we never used it during our stay.
- Patrick (9/5): Fira stay review - Maria, our host is incredible. She was super helpful and accommodating to all our requests. The private jacuzzi is a great place to chill down after a long tiring day.
- Nangia (7/5): Fair - The location Poor WiFi, water supply
- Tina (7/5): It would also help if the rooms had bottled water. - Very pretty unique property. The old bakery for the original village!😊 Wifi did not work for the length of our stay. The satellite tv also didn’t work. The linens were the worst I have ever had, the towels and robes felt like sandpaper.
- Whui (7/5): Good value for money - Good location The Wi-Fi signal is very poor, one of the rooms does not have heating at all
- Nhim (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hema (8/5): Great stay - Overall we were very happy with our stay at Olive cave house and Vera was excellent considering she had a newborn. She explained everything on a map which made it easy for us. Plus she was very quick to respond when we needed information. She was always willing to help, great customer service. Location was superb ,10-15 min walk to fira which was very convenient. From the hill you could see the sea. Good location. Will recommend stay here. If you arrive at night , be prepared for a climb up the hill which is short ,as the Taxis dont go up all the way. Better to ask for a transfer from the airport ,as it may be hard to locate. Bathroom was small in one of the bedrooms so it got very steamy as there was no window. Otherwise the Gold Apt is very spacious and clean . Kitchen utensils could have been better and smaller, especially if you want to rustle up a quick meal.
- Callan (10/5): I enjoyed every minute, good location to night life and food but far away to not have to hear it - it was very homey and I loved the feel of it I would get different pillows, it was a little rough
- Tony (6/5): property in need of remodeling but location is convenient - property was closed to the center of Fira so it was convenient to visit different spots. all the main restaurants and bus stops were a short walk away. Bed was comfortable and cleaning lady showed up everyday to clean and give us clean towels. communication was responsive if there were questions. the bathroom is very dated and needs quite a bit of updating. the water temperature is unstable and we had to shower in cold water 3 out of the 4 days we were there. the trash can in the bathroom was broken and requires you to use to hand to lift open the lid. based on how much we were paying per night, a much better quality place was expected.
- Vanessa (3/5): More Shabby Than Chic! - The location was ideal for the town centre; its shops and restaurants. The location also worked well for wedding events we'd travelled for. The accommodation at Olive Caves was hugely disappointing. The house itself was dark throughout and the lighting, particularly in the rear bathroom was completely inadequate. But it was the dirt/soiling that I really struggled with. Fixed upholstery on the armchair and one of the dining chairs was heavily soiled with grease/fat marks - completely unacceptable. .Furthermore; the wardrobe in the bedroom was completely unusable. Like all of the furniture in the house, it was second hand and roughly painted a flat white matte; however, on opening the wardrobe doors the interior appeared as the original and it absolutely stank. The smell was so bad we had to hang our wedding clothes either side of the outside of the wardrobe and keep our clothing in our cases for the duration of our stay. Not what I expect from a holiday stay. The cleaner who came in every day did a very good job in what we considered very difficult circumstances. Our overall experience was that far from the impression of 'shabby chic' as advertised in photographs it was simply sub-standard accommodation. I delayed this review as I'd really wanted to like this place but our experience really put a damper on our holiday. To put in perspective; It was one of four different accommodations we stayed in during our time in Santorini and it was the only one that failed to meet our expectations.
- Ignacio (1/5): The worst stay - No breakfast was served. Although location was acceptable. This is the reasons why we left the following day although it was paid in full for four days and no ways to get refunded for the lack of quality: 1) there was no AC in the bedroom but only in the dinning room area and had a really bad fungus smell when turned on. 2) the lack of aeration in the room caused fungus. See pictures!! 3) this is not what we purchased and we were so disappointed once we arrived. While we were writing this message sitting outside the room we met the neighbours from suite GOLD and they had the same issues. The host received a message from them with the same issue about the AC and her answer was the same “you’re in a cave and AC is not required”!!! We booked a room with AC!!! We asked for the host her professionalism to resolve the issue in the most respectable way and nothing was resolved. The host was arrogant and never showed up to implement a solution.
- Rajashree (5/5): Passable - The host was very good,always available on phone to sort out issues It wasnt mention anywhere but the location of property is uphill.It was hard every time to go uphill the property as I have spondylitis.Also the hot tub is situated on the terrace of the property so if u want to use it u have to climb up again.the Also there was power cut for a while and there was no water for couple of hours though the host sorted it out later.
- Rahul (8/5): very nice place , must recommend for the family without kids - view is very nice it is at height , not good for stollers
- Merafhe (10/5): a great stay and worth the money. very accessible to city Centre. - The owner is very helpful and readily available.
- Jeanette (10/5): Exceptional - As soon as we arrived, we were personally greeted by Vera who gave us some amazing recommendations about where to eat and what to do. We were delighted by how spacious our cave room was and by how central the location of Olive Cave Houses was. Will definitely be coming back again!
- Aabir (9/5): Superb - Location, and interior and The host Vera The fuse box would come on and off with a light and we had the kettle turn on automatically.
- Stefanie (9/5): Superb - beautiful, well organised, clean, friendly
- Rohit (7/5): Its was nice. Vera was very helpful. - Location. Very close to the center of Ferostefani. Not recommended if you are having heavy luggage. The property is located on a high slope and you have to manage the luggage yourself.
- Hollie (10/5): Perfect Stay ! - Olive Cave Houses was amazing. The location is perfect, so close to the centre of Fira and great spot near restaurants and bars. The Room itself was immaculate. The host was so accomodating, helpful and over super lovely. We would definitely recommend Olive Cave to anyone coming to Fira.
- Suat (10/5): Exceptional -
- Verified traveler (10/5): Authentic cave house with excellent host - Perched on a hilltop, this cave house was previously the Fira town bakery and the original oven has been preserved as a feature. Location is just steps away from the old Fira town (which is a haven for dining and shopping), Firostefani and Imerovigli. Enjoyed spectacular views of the caldera at sunset from the private rooftop hot tub. Charming decor, comfortable beds, thoughtful personal touches throughout and a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival. Kitchenette had all the essentials- coffee machine, stove, kettle, no microwave. Amalya was one of the best hosts we’ve encountered so far, always smiling and happy with recommendations on literally everything. She went out of her way to arrange our car rental, make dinner reservations and book the Greek wedding show and was able to secure the best tables at both. She made sure she was there to welcome us and say goodbye. We could not fault Mikaela’s cleaning as everything was spotless. Whilst the climb up the driveway to the cave houses is a little steep it is well worth the effort. We would love to return someday.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - I unfortunately had a very bad experience at this property. It was mostly due to the property manager who was not very keen to do his job. The place does not have a reception nor ability to contact someone if needed. Communicating with anyone at this property extremely difficult. So if you need any help, you are on your own....Only interaction I had with the property manager was a very unpleasant experience.... My only advice to any potential future customers is to think twice very carefully before booking this place. I travel around the world quite frequently and use Expedia regularly. You will not see me doing too many reviews as mostly I get what I expected, hence no comments. For this property I wanted to make an exception... good luck!!
- Verified traveler (6/5): Lost is between a 5 star and a BnB. - The location is beautiful, which gives you an entire view of the caldera. The rooms are nicely done giving you the feeling of a traditional Greek style home. Big spacious room and can easily accommodate big families. Well equipped with a smart TV, and good internet connection. Some few basic necessities are there like toaster, hob, vessels to cook in, hit kettle, cutlery, sugar,coffee, tea, salt pepper, a fridge. A few things that need to be looked into. 1. There is no reception, and hence you are not sure if u will get any staff to help you at any odd time. 2. The climb to the hotel is a bit steep, hence be aware and prepared with the amount of baggage you carry, cause likely you won't find staff and hence no help 3. There is no room service, or reception, its all about self service. So be prepared to do things on your own, including lighting up the common area, or making your drinks and food or just chilling. 4. Housekeeping is apparently done only 1 in 2 days. So keep the room tidy. 5. There is a terrace and hot tubs, but it's all about self service. No getting pampered with a drinks or food menu or anyone even getting anything to up there or in the tub. All in all 2.5 out of 5 stars
- Verified traveler (8/5): - convenient to downtown clean rooms friendly staff basic facilities
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We just left after staying here on our honeymoon. Christos the owner was very nice, he greeted us on arrival and gave us lots of good recommendations and was all around very accommodating. We asked him to book an ATV for us one evening and it was there for us in the morning at a price cheaper than listed. The room was beautiful and the bed very comfortable. Would definitely recommend staying here.
- CC (10/5): - Beautiful room, as pictured. Kristos met us and allowed us to check in early (we arrived around 11am). The room was gorgeous, the roof top deck was nice, coffee and water were ready and provided. I had read some reviews that this hotel was further from the center of town, but I actually loved the location. It’s kind of in the middle between Fira and Firastefani. Firastefani is much calmer with less tourists (hint: it’s also where you canget the postcard shots of the church with three bells and the boat on a rooftop). Either direction from the hotel, a short 7-8 minute walk gets you to either town. It was also convenient to walk to Fira to catch the local bus to Oia for a day.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - We enjoyed the stay very much. Location is good. Vassilis is very friendly.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The host was very helpful and prompt with our requests. Welcomed us warmly with a bottle of wine upon our arrival. Perfect host!
- QuyDuong (10/5): - Awesome room! Situated not far from all the good stuffs, but far enough so that we are not bothered by the noise of party goers! WiFi is good. TV is pretty much Greek TV. So unless you know Greek, better to use the Internet to watch your shows! Santorini is humid. So I advise any renters to make sure the dehumidifier machines are always working! There is one in the main room and the bedroom. Keep the power going and make sure twice per day to empty out the water inside. This will make the house very comfortable. The sofa is a pull-out bed. We did not use it like that but it can be a useful addition when you have friends over! Overall, my wife and I were very happy with this house! Recommended!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful home with spectacular views - Walking distance into town, but at the top of the hill! The views from this house were amazing and the rooftop terrace was lovely. The house was clean and nice, and host was very responsive.
- Steven (10/5): Great Location! - We loved our stay here. The location is perfect for easily walking to Fira. Turn left and you can get to Fira in 5 minutes. Turn right and you can hike all the way to Oia if you'd like [we actually did]. The place was very nice and cleaned daily. We had access to the deck with our own hot tub and view. Amalia was there to greet us, give us tips for our stay, and recommend contacts for a boating excursion. We loved it. Highly recommend! Thank you Amalia!
- Cheryl (10/5): Wonderful place to stay in Santorini! - Absolutely lovely. Charming decor in the rooms, maid service, and excellent location just minutes away from all the shops and restaurants. Especially liked the jacuzzi and patio on the roof with amazing views of the caldera!
- james (4/5): - Hmmm...they are nice apartments no doubt but a bit pricey in my view.If everything worked then we would have had a better experience however we had no wifi for nearly all the stay despite reporting it on the first day(not good with 2 teenage kids).The water packed up on the last night so we were unable to wash etc on last day-it was reported but no-one came so we travelled home a bit unclean ! its only fair to say we got a late checkout on the last day but a dry one...
- Ramin (10/5): - Nice place to stay in Fira. The Gold room has accupancy for 6 and the management is very strict about it and won't allow extra Pearson so if suddenly one of your friends decided to join you there it willl cause issue. Even for 6 person the place is a little small and the sofa bed in the living room is too smalll for two person to sleep on. It's a perfect place for 5 people and since it used to be the bakery for the area it adds some charm to it.
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