If you are looking for those amazing Oia cliff views of the caldera and water, book this place! I can’t even describe how unbelievable the patio view is from this cave house. It is the real deal. Period.
The cave house is in an ideal location in Oia. Everything is super close (yes, there are stairs but it wasn’t bad at all) and Rena and her staff were awesome! I really appreciated the espresso machine and drinks that she provided us.
There is a trail that runs down to a pebble and rocky beach directly below that is somewhat secluded and open for you to explore. It might look intimidating but we went for a swim there in May and the water temperature was perfect. Bring swimming goggles or a snorkel to see some colorful fish right there. Everyone from the Oia castle lookout point will be looking at you from a distance, completely envious of your swim in the blue waters of the caldera!
There were a bunch of friendly cats and dogs that made our stay at the cave house even more fun.
Rena helped us arrange porters and transportation to pick us up at the ferry port and to assist our departure at 5 am so that we could make our 7:00 flight. Rena even came to say goodbye at 5 am! She was even able to print out our boarding passes for us. Her transport arrangements are a deal!
Make sure you have euros to tip both your porters and driver, and don’t forget your housekeeper who cleans your room everyday.