Experience the unique charm of GAIA, a renovated cave stone apartment in Emporio village. Relax in this 54 sqm traditional Cycladic home with modern comforts, featuring a comfortable bedroom, living room with stone-build sofa and table for meals. Enjoy WiFi and smart TV while staying cool in the naturally ventilated space.
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9.49.4 out of 10
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Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 454 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Argyro's Gaia Cozy Cave Traditional Emporio Stay
Summary: GAIA, is a renovated cave stone apartment of the house. This house was bought by the current owners 20 years ago. There was a house of the last century. It was restored and renovated last in April 2024 with care and respect for the traditional style. It would be our great pleasure to be able to share with you the uniqueness and beauty of the cave apartment. You will enjoy the feeling of rest, relaxation and tranquility of a traditional cave house with modern comforts.
The Space: GAIA, the renovated traditional Cave Apartment has its own gate, you go down 5 wide stairs to enter the house. The apartment is 54 sqm. combines the old Cycladic style of materials and construction with today's comforts. Ideal for 3 people. The apartment has comfortable interiors. It consisting of a bedroom with queen size built-in bed and wardrobe, without partition door, a living room with single stone-build bed, a corner stone-build sofa, a stone table where you can relax and enjoy your meals. In the open space ,is the kitchen with all electrical appliances, as well as smart TV, WiFi. It has also warm water. The bathroom is spacious with shower. The stone caves do not have air conditioning, as their construction offers natural coolness and the temperature inside is about 23-25 degrees Celsius especially during the hot summer months. The front door has a movable small window and the bathroom has a double glazed window. Both windows have aluminium screen and iron's the bathroom double glazed window, for safety. In addition, a tube system in the bedroom together with the above mentioned creates full air circulation. The entire cave apartment at your disposal. It is comfortable, cool as well as soundproof. Give yourself the opportunity to enjoy the feeling of rest, relaxation and tranquility of a cave house that combines the old Cycladic style of materials and construction with today's comforts. If you want to be away from the crowd but still a short way from all the attractions ,this is the place to stay. It is our pleasure to host you in our warm and special space.
The Neighborhood: The house is located 5 minutes from the main square of Emporio. There, you will find supermarkets, mini markets, cafes, restaurants , traditional souvlaki, pizza, bakery, butcher shop, grocery store, pharmacy, dental clinic, bank automatics, bus stop for Perissa/ Perivolo and for Fira. To go to the sea Perissa/Perivolo by bus you need 8minutes. To go by foot is 30 minutes. For Fira 20-30 minutes (depending on traffic). In Fira, there is the main bus station from where you can travel to Oia,Immerovigli , Kamari etc. To Akrotiri you take the bus to Fira, you get off at the cross of Akrotiri bus stop, junction you cross the road to take the bus, that comes from Fira to Akrotiri. In Akrotiri, there is an outdoor archeological site and it is worth visiting. Also in the area of Akrotiri , there is the famous red beach with red volcanic rocks. You can also move by car / Quad / ATV / scooter for a long distances for your convenience and easy travelling and exploring and feel free without waiting at the bus stop as well as the response for another destination. The island's picturesque village beauty and special areas are not accessible by bus. The house is 150 meters from the two municipal parking lots, so that accessibility to the house is easy and comfortable. Emporio is the largest village of Santorini and the Cyclades. To the east dominates the mountain Profitis Ilias with the homonymous monastery. Then the ancient Thira high up with a museum ,from this place you gaze at the beautiful Aegean sea. The village is agritourism, very picturesque because the houses hang around the fortress of Kastelli with the quiet narrow streets.
-- Things to do and sights to see near the house: -- The castle of Emporio 200 meters. -- Prophet Elias monastery 1,9 km. -- Lost Atlantis museum 2,1 km. -- Perivolos/ Perissa beach 2,2 km.
Other things to note:
-- Arrange services are available upon request. -- Transfer from / to airport & port is charged additional fee. -- Rent a car / Quad / ATV /scooter. -- Rent a car from airport & port. -- Boat tours every day: -- All day sea trip. -- Sailing sunset tour every day, with full dinner and drinks. -- Half day sea excursion with Catamatan from Vlychada with full dinner and drinks on board. -- Bus tour trips every day: Santorini classic highlights bus tour. -- For all excursions a transfer comes near the house to pick you up and return you home.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Oven
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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About the area
Santorini is home to this apartment. Ancient Thira and Castle of Oia are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach. Lost Atlantis Experience Museum and Tramonto ad Oia are also worth visiting. Visit our Santorini travel guide
Is Argyro's Gaia Cozy Cave Traditional Emporio Stay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Argyro's Gaia Cozy Cave Traditional Emporio Stay?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Argyro's Gaia Cozy Cave Traditional Emporio Stay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Argyro's Gaia Cozy Cave Traditional Emporio Stay located?
Situated in Santorini, this apartment building is steps from Kastelli Emporio and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Santorini Caldera. Go Kart Track and Perissa Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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