Santorini  Away from crowds

Cave house in a quiet village, near the beaches

The owner:

Sofia Flessa

flessasofia@gmail.com

Tourism licence: 1167K91001155701

Real Santorini is not anymore  Fira and Oia villages.   Do discover villages places  located within the island in locations naturally protected from pirates on hills or carved on side of small ravines. One of the most characteristic of them is Vothonas.
Although most of houses are recently constructed, many cave houses of ancient times can be seen around on the sides of a ravine -ancient river waiting for reconstruction.
The village is inhabited mostly by locals working on vineyards and other tourist activities in other parts of the island.

The main advantage of this village is that is located almost in the center of the island so access to many beaches, to Airport, to boats main port, and the capital city of Fira are all at distances of 3-5 kms.
The best point is that you have best holidays far from tourist crowds, plus you have the possibility for exciting walks in the deep country, visiting very old trails , ancient churches, paths with incredible view.
From the very top of the village you can see around  and both sides of sea around the island. One side of the wild caldera, the other side to smooth landscape with fields and beaches.

My house (carved and builded on the rock, house of 300 years of age ) consists of two large cave rooms linked together through a small cave dome corridor.
Furniture is simple as much as possible, beds and sofa beds are stone made since the entire island there is no timber trail. The living room is a large vaulted space is on one side a corner sitting area with large cushions, able to accommodate many persons.
Years of meditation and wonderful Parties on the terrace , has filled this home with vibration of sweetness and love .
From the terrace you got an unlimited view to vineyards and far end at the Sea.
Facilities
Capacity : 4-5 persons.
Beds:  1double bed in each bedroom, and 2 sofa beds  in the living room.
Kitchen: full kitchen (with electric oven -fridge-boiler-coffee maker-toaster ), + Full bathroom washing machine.
Services : Welcome basket, all breakfast needs for 2-3 days, linen provided, Towels provided, Housework included once per week.
***Baby bed -chair available.
Note:
I can arrange a transfer by agency that brings you from the port / airport to the house!
I can advise you rent a car by local agency and cheap.

Activities around: See my personalised guide of Santorini  

Reservation and Booking: on receipt of 20% of total amount , by bank transfer or Pay-Pal .
After you send a confirmation e-mail, you will receive a reservation voucher of firm booking with all the details and driving instructions.

See at Reservations and annulation terms :

Reviews :

Air bnb reviews:
Natasia
July ’18
Sofia was very welcoming and provided us with fantastic hospitality. Sofia gave us tips on where to travel to avoid mass tourists and where the locals hang out. Sofia’s house was amazing. The house stayed cool during the middle of the day where it was at its hottest. It was only a couple minutes walk into the local village. Overall, it was an amazing stay.

Steve
June 2018
Sofia’s place is magnificent! It was quiet and a perfect place to explore the island. Sofia was very kind and hospitable. She had great recommendations for fun places to go and helped us arrange a great deal on a rental car. The house was beautiful, very clean and spacious with a terrific view and deck. Highly recommend!

Rachael
May 2018
Sophia’s place was even more beautiful in real life! From her crisp white linen and comfy beds, to her interesting art works and trinkets. Sophia’s place was both comfortable and thoughtfully styled. Located in the beautiful village of Vothonas, Sophia’s place was conveniently located to the beaches, the main villages, and the roads less travelled. Getting around the island was easy as Sophia arranged a hire car for us. After visiting the main towns of Fira and Oia we were relieved to be able to get away from the crowds and enjoy the authentic Santorini experience Sophia’s place has to offer. Sophia herself was a wonderful host who was committed to helping us get the most out of our time in Santorini. Sophia shared some fantastic local tips about places to visit and to eat, all of which helped to make our trip truly memorable. All in all we had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend Sophia and her gorgeous place to anyone seeking a relaxing and authentic Santorini experience!

Kalina
September 2017
On our arrival I was a little worried that the house was a tad isolated, but in no time at all we found all the conveniences of the lovely little village, and after visiting the more touristy areas I was glad of the peaceful home to return to. You will need transport to get around the island but Sofia helped us with a very reasonably priced car rental as well as other valuable information on where to go and places to eat. You have total privacy but Sofia is close by to help with anything. The home is beautiful, comfortable and lovely and cool on the hottest of days. I would highly recommend staying at Sofia’s home.

From Trip advisor

B.Wolf

from HOMEAWAY
ben b. a dit…
2 juil. 2016
We found paradise in Sofia’s villa in Santorini. Tucked away in a quiet village setting away from the crowds of Thira. Amazing villa with great indoor and outdoor space. Sofia is an amazing host…. You won’t be disappointed!

Evelyn D. a dit…Home sweet home
24 juin 2016
Sofia our hostess greeted us with open arms, she did everything in her power to make us feel at home. Friends sent wine for my birthday celebrations and she went out if her way to have it ready at home before we arrived. The home is spacious, beautifully and tastefully designed with an eye for detail. The electricity, air-conditioners and water works perfectly. The kitchen is clean and well equipped. The house is in a village and not on top of the noisy tourist areas, which is what we loved most. There is a Carrefour down the road for shopping. Nothing is too far away on the island so you can easily go to any restaurant from there. We hired a vehicle, so I’m not too sure how public transport works. We loved every moment there and feel like we have been friends with Sofia forever. We hope to return next year!