We loved our stay at the Boutique Cave. To stay in a cave is the quintessential Santorini holiday. And this apartment did not disappoint. The accommodations were clean and plenty big enough for the two of us. The kitchen was darling and super functional with the most amazing view out the window. We loved the porch. Wonderful place for a cup of tea or glass of wine. There are about 50 steps down to the apartment. The last 20 are the worst and in need of a little repair. But that would not stop me from renting again. Since the apartment is down a bit, you rarely have the tourists standing outside your place. Few make it down this far, which makes this place seem more private and exclusive. We saw many incidences higher up where tourists were standing in front of apartments views and even in front of private pools. We wanted a water feature, but didn't feel it was worth the extra cost. FYI many of resorts especially opposite caldera offer a 1 day pass to their pools. We felt like we enjoyed the amazing views Boutique Cave had to offer and then spent a day lounging at a pool for the best of both worlds. I do feel Santorini is the place to splurge for a view. The view was spectacular! The apartment was clean, the service and communications were wonderful. The porter was a sweetheart. The whole experience was top notch. We hope to return here soon.