Coming to Santorini is an expensive place to visit so we found this at the lower budget end as some might do. We didn’t expect too much based on the description and pictures and the place is exactly as pictured, a simple cave and a place to sleep.
While not actually meeting the host ever we were able to leave our bags at the door until check-in and had the cleaner give us the keys and then disappear. The host communicated with us via message and gave a wide list of suggestions which was useful and helpful, thanks.
The cleaner popped in randomly one day (letting herself in) to turn off an outside light which was a bit odd. We couldn’t find any tea towels to dry up dishes but plenty of towels were supplied and clean towels each day as the cleaner came every day.
There’s no air conditioning but fans are provided, the property was quite warm if heat intolerant.
It’s very close to the main streets in Fira (2min walk if that), so is in a good location however the streets around the property are quite the thoroughfare, and the skylight above the main bedroom links to the street so we were awoken by motorbikes and scooters quite a few times, and the garbage man wheeling the loud garbage bins at 6:00am each morning.
We weren’t expecting much by the description and pictures so can’t say it wasn’t as described, however next time we would be more likely to spend the $30-50 extra a night and stay at a nearby hotel if we had the chance again.
If simply looking for a cheaper place with a bed and the cave experience then this would suffice.
Thanks for the stay and food and cafe suggestions :-)