Caveland has been one of the most exotic hostels I've been to thus far. Apart from their usual dorms (with beds less than 25EUR a night), my girlfriend and I stayed in their Private Cave, and everything was as per advertised, or even better than advertised. What's to be noted is that the cave is away hidden at a corner of the hostel, away from your crowd yet close to the reception area. So you get the privacy you demand, and the entire room is made chilly from the white plaster-looking walls.

The entire place used to be an old Tennis Club, and they occupy a huge plot of land including a carpark and a private swimming pool (with a poolside bar) and 2 tennis courts. When we were asking for directions, it was an easy landmark for people in the town to recognize, and they were generally very willing to direct us to our destination.

Caveland is located at Karterados town, a short 15-25minutes walk from central Fira (main city-centre of Santorini). The town is very small and quiet, away from the main hustle and bustle of Fira. Things here are also more value-for-money, including food and drinks at their restaurants, which could either be cheaper or in bigger portions. Yet it's not too hard to get to, with public buses available from the Port (at 1.60EUR - 2.20EUR per pax) and to Fira (1.60EUR per pax), and very accessible if you rent the Quad (All Terrain Vehicle) to get around the whole island of Santorini.

What's also very important to note is the warmth and hospitality evident in this place. Nabil - the receptionist and "tour-guide" and host - was very very willing to answer any questions you may have about the island, and help you solve your dormitory problems if you have any. Fellow tourists that we interacted with over breakfast at the communal kitchen were also very ready to share their experiences and opinions about certain things on the island.

If you're a pool and sun person, this place also has a private pool for your convenience, and you can suntan together with the 4 dogs that the owner keep, all of whom are ready to play with you.

Overall, a 5 star experience in this exotic private cave. We will return again for the value-for-money experience and ultimately, for Sunny Santorini.