Lydia's House, luxurious villa with indoor heated splash pool and Caldera view

Santorini, South Aegean
$647 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Lydia's House, is an amazing villa of 93 m2, located among the last row of houses on the cliffs of Oia, offering a breathtaking view over the Aegean sea, the Caldera and the other cliff-edge villages either from the small causy front yard or from the private terrace above.
It used to be an old bioclimatic cave-house which Emmanouil Vasilakis, architect and owner, renovated in 2010, using high quality materials combined with the traditional methods of Santorini’s technicians. The outcome is obviously a dream house, completely adapted to the unique scenery of Santorini island, with excellent minimal aesthetic and fully functional interior spaces.

The house is designed as an open space (with open bedrooms) so that you can enjoy the astonishing view almost from every corner but also to create a visual contact between the two main areas of the interior. The lights placed on the white and colored dome shaped walls as well as the lights in the pool and the floor cavities, create a unique atmosphere.
The living room with the built sitting area, that can also be used as a bed, and a wooden monasterial dining table, is a comfortable and sunny space with an amazing view. A cavity shaped in the colored wall accommodates the television set. The white wooden ceiling is actually a cozy loft bedroom shaped in the dome (with a Japanese futon bed and a beautiful view to the sea), reached through a wooden stair next to the built sitting area.
An arched doorway, that divides the living room from the rest of the house, leads you to a small, heated, shallow pool with a built sofa bed, which is one of the most relaxing spots of Lydia's house. Next to the heated splash pool, simplicity and extreme elegance characterize the elevated open space master bedroom. A cavity in the wall, on one side of the built bed, is used as a walking closet and on the other side, a big cave with three cavities, form a luxurious bathroom consisted of a walk-in rain shower with white pebles on the floor, a separated toilette and a marble basin, taken from an old Turkish Hamam. Finally, considering the issue of privacy, a portable folding screen can be used to block the visual contact with the rest of the house, when needed.
Between the living room and the master bedroom, on the right side, there’s a fully equipped kitchen, a secondary bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, a dressing room and an engine room for the pool. On the left side, a cavity leads you to a stairway, descending to the old systern at a lower level, which is now used as a bedroom with two single beds.
The main pedestrian street (with all the shops, restaurants & galleries) is on the back side of Lydia's House, so you can enjoy the privacy you need but also have the easy accessibility to the central square (3 min walk) where you can find bus and taxi terminal. You can also take a walk at the “Goulas” area (1 min walk), which is famous for Oia’s sunset view.

Visiting Lydia's house, where every little detail has been handled with great taste and attention, you will experience a familiar warmth and serenity that will make you feel like home.

Tourist lisence ID: MHTE 1167K91000915001

IMPORTANT NOTE : According to the new government regulations from 01.01.2024, the resident is required to pay CLIMATE RESILIENCE FEE
[Art. 53 of Law 4389/2016 (GG A' 94) as replaced by Art. 30 of Law 5073/2023 (GG A' 204) and Law 7332/22 (GG B΄ 7332/22-12-2023) as replaced by Art. 24 of Law 5162/24 (GG A΄ 198/5-12-2024)].
€8/night from April to October.
€2/night from November to March.
Payment will be made to the host upon check-in in cash

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) No Smoke Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 1001 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Outdoor Furniture Patio Terrace Yard
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Indoor Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Rainfall Showerhead Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Greek
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Marcia B.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    The place was clean and in a great location and the concierge service that we received was wonderful

  • Sean D.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Oia is breathtaking

  • Juan V.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    Location was fantastic and the service and level of attention of our hosts was over the top! They really helped us make our stay in Santorini very enjoyable! Only downside was that a there were a few small details from the characteristics of the architecture that would have been good to know beforehand and were difficult to appreciate in the property pictures (e.g. the room downstairs was super dark)

  • michael k.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    If you want great concierge service with an unbeatable view and a gorgeous villa, this is for you.

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed May 27, 2025

    What a special opportunity we had staying at Lydia’s House! It is so unique and the views are spectacular. I had amazing help from the home’s concierge staff (Nayia and Constantino). Nayia suggested things to do while we were in Santorini and helped to schedule our catamaran cruise and massages. She also recommended a wonderful restaurant in Fira to eat at on our way to Oia from the airport. It was easy to communicate with her and Constantino through WhatsApp. Constantino met us and helped us with our luggage as it was a little walk to get to the home (there were stairs involved). Such a unique place! We loved the rooftop area. And I appreciated the small touches like the hair dryer and ironing board. If you ever have a chance to go to Oia, Lydia’s House is an amazing place to stay.

  • Julie V.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2023

    Stayed Oct 11, 2023

    Great location, many stairs, but beautiful area. Close to shopping, restaurants and attractions. Dani & Team were fabulous and detailed. The 3rd bedroom is in the LL cave, not ideal but it worked for just sleeping quarters. Amenities were sufficient, coffee, waters etc. No outdoor pool as many do have. Stunning views overcome all objections. I would highly recommend this vrbo only bummer was the 3rd bedroom not being ideal for adults( kiddos may love it though).

  • James D.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2023

    Stayed Jul 6, 2023

    Our family of 5 loved staying at this beautiful property. The check in was smooth, Dani guided us right to the vila, gave us a brief tour of it, showed us a map of the area and pointed out various restaurants, points of interest, available day tours, etc. The Villa was well appointed and extremely comfortable. It was nice to have coffee and a few breakfast items provided during our stay as well. The location was ideal, far end of Oia so we could escape the crowds and heat and relax in our cool cave on our balcony overlooking the Aegen Sea yet still close enough to delicious restaurants and beautiful views. I would highly recommend this villa, you won’t be disappointed!

  • Andrea M.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2023

    Stayed Aug 18, 2023

    If you are looking for the true Oia experience, this is it! Lots of stairs up and down to get here (they have porters to help with luggage), but once you arrive, you will find a unique cave house that stays cool even in the heat of August with three big beds plus a couple of daybeds where it is possible to sleep. We were a family so fine with the open plan. Dani and Naiya were such great hosts/travel guides/counselors which really elevated our entire Santorini experience. From restaurant recommendations and reservations to a wonderful guide at Akrotiri to our highlight—an afternoon and sunset on a private catamaran, they just made everything so easy for us! They kept in touch via text too so we could ask little questions in real time. We really appreciated this extra level of personalization rare in a VRBO rental. You will not regret staying at Lydia’s House.

  • Carole G.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2023

    Stayed Jul 9, 2023

    Our stay at this property was truly the best! The hosts were above and beyond helpful. I recommend having them set up a private tour for you with Eugenia. It was a highlight of our trip to Greece. We loved how unique the property was. The view is amazing! The amenities were top notch. I cannot thank you enough!

  • Submitted Aug 7, 2023

    Stayed Aug 3, 2023

    We visited along with our 3 children, all in their early 20s. Host communicated very well and ahead of our arrival. She made arrangements for our transfer to and from the home. After arrival host provided her contact info to assist with any other needs/arrangements while there. It is a beautiful, very spacious, immaculately cleaned cave home. Porters carried our bags thru the steep narrow stairways to the home and at departure too. Location of this home is perfect with view of the Agean sea from the front porch area and private deck area on top of the home. It is far enough north that very few day trip visitors come by, unlike the shoulder to shoulder crowds nearer the city center, and yet it is no more than a 2 minute walk to the castle ruins/steps to ammoudi bay or from one of the beautiful blue top churches. My family ranks this as tied with our other all time favorites. Worth paying the extra for this gorgeous location and attentive hosts!

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