Rena’s place is magical — the coolest place we’ve ever stayed. It is an authentic Cycladic cave house dating back hundreds of years, and Rena’s commitment to maintaining its authenticity makes it so special to truly experience this beautiful island. The house is so close to everything Oia has to offer, but since it is located lower down on the cliff side, it’s very quiet and private with a completely unobstructed view of the Caldera.
Everything about our stay was perfect - Rena and her staff are so helpful and communicative. The kitchen was stocked with coffee, breads, apples, wine, juice and water when we arrived. We messaged Rena to ask to use the Kayaks and she responded right away with detailed pictures of how to access them. I noticed some reviews talk about a lot of steps to get to the house, but it should be noted that if you stay in a cave house on the caldera side in Oia there will be steps no matter what - that’s what makes it so cool! The amount of steps to get to this house were the same as all the others in the area and it’s not bad at all.
There are lots of nice places to stay in Santorini, but for anyone who wants a truly authentic and charming experience, and to feel connected to the peaceful natural beauty of the caldera, this is the perfect place to stay. Thank you, Rena! 🤍