HELIOS Cave house is located in the heart of old Oia, one of the most beautiful and desirable spots on the island. An additional advantage: HELIOS is ideally located just bellow the Castle, the famous sunset point of Oia, on the main pedestrian walkway leading to Ammoudi bay. Guests enjoy the unobstructed view of Oia's famous sunsets from the lovely private patio! That is why 'SISTERHOOD of the traveling pants' was filmed THERE! Most of the film, especially the first part, was filmed in front of HELIOS Cave house. At the last scene you can see HELIOS as Lena rides a donkey on the steps from Ammoudi to Oia! The second part was filmed in Ammoudi bay. The steps of HELIOS lead to Ammoudi and to St Nicolas island, where the jump off took place! (write ' Lena & Kostas' and 'Go Jump Off a Cliff-STP' in google search and you will find the episodes!)
Unlike most cave houses in Santorini, once you enter HELIOS Cave House you are surprised by the soaring heights of the curved ceiling. Spacious, roomy, well-lit, the house maintains a constant temperature throughout the year (bioclimatic house), providing a refreshing, cool welcome after a long day under the demanding Greek sun. Inside, the white color prevails almost everywhere. It will make you feel refreshed, calm and pure. The unique architecture of the cave house meets with original art objects and airy furniture to please the senses. Outside, the private patio and SANTORINI PARADISE houses' private rooftop provide the stage for unencumbered relaxation staring the amazing landscape of the caldera. Your eyes feast on the view producing numberless private mental postcards. You will enjoy your breakfast/dinner at the romantic patio with panoramic view of Oia's sunset, the volcano and the island of Thirasia.
You are invited to SANTORINI PARADISE houses' private rooftop for a complimentary glass of wine with snacks to enjoy the famous Oia's sunset! Take a look at the heart shaped photo a guest shot while being there!
HELIOS, as most cave homes, was built into the volcanic ash more than 1000 years ago in the traditional way. In Santorini people built their houses partially underground or into the cliffs to be protected from the wind, the cold and the summer sun. At the same time, they used doors and windows for ventilation resulting in an open airy feel, specific to historic Santorini architecture. HELIOS Cave House is modernized and comfortable. It is a beautiful cave home that has a bedroom with a full bed with canopy, a loft with another full bed and a spacious living room with a single bed and a corner sofa. The crisp white walls are indicative of a traditional island house and will provide a true cave home living experience, with modern amenities. Staying with tradition, there are no inside doors between the living and sleeping areas. The roomy bathroom includes a shower. There is also a kitchenette. Furnished in traditional Greek island style and decorated with the owner’s original artwork, this property provides guests with a unique experience. The property is perfect for the solo traveler, a couple’s retreat or a family.
Another Cave in the depths of HELIOS cave house!
We are pleased to announce the addition of a Cave winery in the depths of Helios! In our effort to provide our guests with a truly "one of a kind" Santorini experience, a special space has recently been created deep into the cave house’s interior, a unique, cozy area for relaxation. In old times, this used to be the cistern where people collected the only drinking water there was, the rain water. The bottle of red wine that you will find there is an offering from Maria to her guests. We hope the cozy ambiance will add to your cave dwelling experience.
The bathroom in "Helios" has also been newly renovated to include updated features such as a modern granite sink and new shower area, large enough for two, and a shower seat. We have provided you all the amenities to make your stay at Helios an experience to remember!
Villa Size:50 m² • Bedroom 1: 1 traditional style double bed loft: 1 traditional style double bed • Living room: a sofa bed The rate includes 1) A welcome assortment of bottled mineral water, wine, fruits and juice upon arrival. 2) In our cave houses, we offer the following breakfast provisions: juice, honey, butter, peanut butter, merenda, 2 kinds of marmalade, a can of condensed milk, sugar, milk in individual portions, tea, 2-3 kinds of coffee, 2-3 kinds of cereal, cereal bars, toast, as well as fruits, yogurt, chocolates, smoked turkey, bread, cheese and biscuits, all packaged in portions following the instructions given by the WHO organization and the Greek Government. Enjoy breakfast on your private yard, with an amazing Caldera and sea view! In case you run out of one or more provisions, please let us know in advance in order to refill it. There will be 2 bottles of mineral water in the fridge just to refresh you when you arrive. A Mini Market is opposite the KEP, our meeting point, just 20 meters before for your additional supply of water. 3) Maid service daily, change sheet every three days, bath and beach towels every two days. 4) Satellite TV, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning. 5) By showing our card, you have discounts or free deserts to a few restaurants in Oia! For example you will be offered free desert with your meal at the 'AMMOUDI restaurant' in the port of Ammoudi! 6) Hot tub for 3 persons under a purple & white bougainvillea tree available 2 minutes walking distance (75 meters) during Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday. Please, feel free to help yourself to the cold drinks that are in the fridge, just opposite the hot tub.
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Property Registration Number 1167Κ91000950901
Property # 3684858
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Santorini
Located in Santorini, this holiday home is by the ocean. Castle of Oia and Ancient Thira are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santorini Caldera and Kamari Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Museum and Tramonto ad Oia. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
How much does it cost to stay at SantoriniParadise: HELIOS villa, amazing sunset views, perfect dream vacation!?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SantoriniParadise: HELIOS villa, amazing sunset views, perfect dream vacation! on 1 Jan 2027 start from AU$543, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at SantoriniParadise: HELIOS villa, amazing sunset views, perfect dream vacation!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SantoriniParadise: HELIOS villa, amazing sunset views, perfect dream vacation!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SantoriniParadise: HELIOS villa, amazing sunset views, perfect dream vacation!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is SantoriniParadise: HELIOS villa, amazing sunset views, perfect dream vacation! located?
This family-friendly Santorini holiday home is located by the ocean, just steps away from Tramonto ad Oia and Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. Santorini Caldera and Castle of Oia are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This place is amazing! A real cave house with all the comforts of a modern apartment right in the thick of things in Santorini. Why would you stay anywhere else? The rental is expensive but worth the investment. Go for it!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in Oia! Clean, comfortable, and a perfect location to enjoy the sunsets! So much appreciation gor Maria, our Host and John, our Porter! We did have a car rental close to a parking lot which made it easier to explore the entire island! Highly recommend!
The location was excellent and perfect to get around Oia as well as take in the beauty of the town and sunsets. We were looked after and pampered during our stay - wonderful experience, wish we had stayed longer.
Ian B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you for your fine review, Ian! Looking forward to accommodate you and your lovely family again in the future!
The Helios was amazing! Maria and John are so incredibly nice and accommodating and made our stay so much better. The apt is in a great location with a perfect view of the sunset. 10/10 stay
Nice property great service had a power outage and a wireless outage during the stay ( different days) but overall enjoyed the location and the amenities.
Lori S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2024
Dear Lori,
thank you for your review!
I am sorry for the inconvenience about power & wireless outage during an hour but it was due to heavy consumption of the available power in Santorini. To avoid black outs the Municipality of Oia advise the guests to consciously conserve energy all the time!
thank you!
A great cave house with excellent service and the perfect location for watching the sunset! Maria was very helpful and went out of her way to make our family feel special.
Olga J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Dearest Olga & Jonathan, thank you very much for your amazing review! You are such a kind family! Al the best!
Our family absolutely loved our stay at Helios. The location is definitely one of the best in Oia...you will get an amazing view of the sunset from the terrace. We enjoyed a nice dinner on this terrace and were surprised with some nice deserts from the owner.
Nancy V.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Dear Nancy, thank you very much for your amazing review! It was very nice having you as guests in our cave house! Being easy going and kind you are the idea guests! I would be more than glad to host you again in the future!
Maria thank you so much for everything thank you Isam for making sure I was good this is not a review this is a personal message to the people who took care of me if you don’t book this place you’re sleeping on yourself love xoxo
Levi K.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Dear Kim,
I thank you so very much for staying with us and for your lovely review!
looking forward to your coming back!
all the best
Maria
We stayed in the perfect location for the beautiful sunsets, and getting around the town of Oia! The Helico cave house was perfect and a very popular location for picture taking. Be prepared.
The Villa is wonderful! The location is perfect for sitting on the terrace to watch the ocean or walking to nearby restaurants. Maria is the perfect host. Guannis and Malina work so very hard to make the stay a pleasant holiday. The combination of accommodations and service from the three of them cannot be beat.
Duane O.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Dear Duane, thank you very much for choosing our house to spend your vacation in Oia, Santorini and for your lovely review! All of us, we enjoyed your company and looking forward to your coming back soon!
warm regards, Maria
Our time in Santorini was wonderful. Maria and her team were very accommodating and made the transfer from one place to the other so easy as they took care of all arrangements to move our luggage. Both places were very clean well equipped and comfortable . The Views from the cave homes were absolutely breathtaking and Unforgettable.
Carrie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Dear Carrie, thank you so very much for your preference and your fine review!
looking forward to your coming back!
Perfect location in Oia! Maria was very responsive to all of my questions leading up to our trip and during our stay, even offering suggestions for places to eat and activities to do during our time there. Mustafa was incredibly helpful, gracious and attentive. The property was well appointed and the views were spectacular! We loved our time at Helios...such a unique property within a few steps to all that Oia has to offer.
Erica A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
thank you very much Erica, you are a Super Guest!
looking forward to your coming back!
Everything was amazing ! Maria’s communication on all aspects of the Cave House was exceptional! If we needed anything, Maria was quick to respond and organise our request. The porters who lugged our luggage up and down the winding steps, through the crowded streets were efficient and friendly. Our stunning Cave House was the most delightful experience, in an incredible location. The fridge was stocked full of cold water, wine and treats. Thank you for a truly wonderful time! My family and I will always hold the most special memories of our unique Cave House experience in Santorini.
Maria and staff were very helpful during our stay offering snacks and wine throughout our stay and helping with things to do in Oia. Helios was a beautiful property with an amazing sunset view. It can be noisy at times as the front door is a wonderful photo op place for many. Definitely recommend this property.
Andrew M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you very much for your review!
Looking forward to your coming soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amer S.
30 June 2018
Charming House, Amazing location, and lovely owner
Thanks Maria for making this trip unforgettable for us. Everything was perfect. Thanks also for Sunil for his great support.
One thing could be improved though which is the breakfast, to have more variety. Apart from that, it was all perfect.
Our stay in the Helios Cave House was absolutely incredible! It was everything we ever dreamed of for our trip to Oia. The location was absolutely perfect and the view was UNREAL. Maria and her staff were so kind, patient and accommodating. We are so thankful to have met them and to have stayed in such a clean and well kept little place in the heart of Oia. We will be recommending this place to all our family and friends and highly encourage you to stay here! You will have no regrets- best little spot in Oia!
Leanne C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Dear Leanne, thank you so much!
Looking forward to your coming back!
all the best,
Maria
Perfect location to watch the sunset. Ask lots of questions as we had a few mishaps throughout our stay. Our porter wasn't able to handle all of our luggage so we had to carry a suitcase up manyyyyyy steps as we were leaving. The info about airport transers is vague so ask lots of questions there. You can't flush toilet paper which is something that would have been good to know in advance. You have to walk a good amount of steps to get to the property - it was more than we were expecting which was difficult for my parents. The snacks and wine they provide for sunset are great!
The place was really cute. It was very well stocked. Unfortunately, the listing is a little misleading thought that it included breakfast on the terrace and wine in the evening. There was an outside area directly and steps that goes up to a private terrace. We thought that this is where the breakfast would be served and wine in the evening, that it is served with a hike away very steep steps and crowds of people so we were not able to enjoy this perk with this place.
Venus M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Dear Venus, Thank you for having the courtesy to mention that our HELIOS cave house is really cute and very well stocked!
It is true that you stayed in one of the most popular houses in Oia and I am really sorry you missed its best parts...
Wine & snacks are served at sunset time on the rooftop terrace as long as you are there. I, personally, was there on the 14th Septembe, the day you checked, but we did not see you at the terrace to come and meet you and offer you our snacks & sweets.
Breakfast provisions are in the fridge and in the kitchen. You can help yourself and serve them wherever you feel like: in the front yard or on the rooftop terrace, just above the house.
In our houses, we offer the following breakfast provisions: juice, honey, butter, peanut butter, merenda, 2 kinds of marmalade, a can of condensed milk, sugar, milk in individual portions, tea, 2-3 kinds of coffee, 2-3 kinds of cereal, cereal bars, toast, as well as fruits, yogurt, chocolates, smoked turkey, bread, cheese and biscuits, all packaged in portions following the instructions given by the WHO organization and the Greek Government. Enjoy breakfast on your private yard/terrace, with an amazing Caldera & sea view! In case you run out of one or more provisions, please let us know in advance in order to refill it.
In 3 minutes walking distance is the HELIOS beautiful hot tub area, under the shadow of a big pink & white bougainvillea tree!
Dear Venus, once again I thank you for choosing our house!
This is an amazing property with sunset views! Maria accommodated us within hours after we found out another property (not hers) had double booked us and made sure we were well cared for. Our family of five had a wonderful stay. Sunil was always available, had great restaurant recommendations, and brought breakfast daily. Highlights were the hike to Fira, catamaran to the volcano, the amazing food, Atlantis bookstore, wandering the streets in the quieter evenings, and toasting the sunset every night from our amazing private terrace! Thank you, Maria!!
Shelby G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Dear Shelby, thank you for the lovely review! You and you family are Super Guests, easy going and joyful! You are always so very much welcome to all hosts! Hope you come again soon and have a drink together facing the beautiful Caldera!
We had a wonderful time staying at our cave house. Maria provides plenty of drinks and snacks for your entire stay. Communication was excellent. Everything was clean and comfortable. This is the most popular area in Santorini so there are always people outside the door taking pics of the view and that may be a negative to some. That being said, it’s lovely to have your own rooftop to yourself to watch the sunset while everyone above and below are scrambling to get pics.
Dawn G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Dear Dawn, thank you for your review!Looking forward to seeing you again!
Great location - one of the best, if not the best - if you want to see the infamous sunset of Santorini. However, super crowded area at that time of day so you don't get much intimacy from your rooftop terrace as you have hundreds of tourists overlooking the terrace from above! The spa is pretty far (5 min walk) if you are really planning to enjoy it, and there is no view from there. House is small but very special and well equipped. Breakfast is provided, which is pretty convenient. And Maria has been a great host, helpful us finding some snorkeling activities for our family.
I only can say that we had an amazing stay at Helios this past week. The property is spotless; the location is perfect to visit one of the most iconic places on earth coupled with its famous sunsets! Definitely deserves a chapter in Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous!
Our host, Maria, is the epitome of "filoxenia", the Greek term for hospitality. She made our visit extra special with conversation, delicious food, drinks and with helping with transportation to beautiful beaches on the island.
I highly recommend that you stay at Helios for a magical stay in Santortini. You will not be disappointed! Bob L
Bob L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Bob, everything was perfect, thank you !!!
Looking forward to your coming back!
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