Felicity Cave Villas are four villas built into the quiet hillside of Mesa Gonia — from the stone of the very mountain they stand on — among some of the oldest vineyards on Santorini. Each has a private pool, an underwater "submarine" window, and a 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) terrace looking out over the Aegean Sea, the mountains, and villages scattered across the hilltops. You're a 5-minute drive from Kamari's volcanic black-sand beach and 11 minutes from the airport — close to everything, wrapped in stillness.
As a Santorinian family, we enjoy sharing the island beyond the usual tourist routes — starting with pistachios from the farm down the road and our personal guide to the Santorini we love.
Both types are stone-built, with a private pool, a submarine window, a cinema projector, and a 100 m² terrace — choose by size and how many of you there are.
80 m² (861 sq ft) · two levels · sleeps up to 4 (5 with a child)
Taxes & Wi-Fi included, no booking feesMembers save 10%Free cancellation available
60 m² (646 sq ft) · two levels · sleeps up to 3
Taxes & Wi-Fi included, no booking feesMembers save 10%Free cancellation available
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Our family’s story began in Pyrgos, on the hilltop to the left of your terrace, where our ancestors grew vines. Looking for better land, our grandparents came down to Episkopi Gonias, the hamlet at the foot of Mesa Vouno beside the villas; the old stone house where our father, Grigorios, was born is still there, a few steps away. His family kept their goats in the caves at the foot of the mountain — shepherds still keep sheep there today — and threshed their grain on an aloni beside where the villas now stand. Their search for good soil ended in Kamari, in the tomato fields where our two houses by the sea now stand.
Behind the villas stands Panagia Episkopi, the oldest church on the island — commissioned by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos at the end of the 11th century, and the island’s cathedral for centuries. On 15 August, after the liturgy, beans and fava are served to everyone who comes, and you are welcome.
Our favourite walk starts at the door. A 4 km (2.5-mile) trail climbs past the chapel of Saint George, built by our great-great-grandfather, and the quarry the villas’ stone was cut from, to the picturesque hilltop village of Pyrgos and on to the 567 m (1,860 ft) summit of Profitis Ilias. From the terrace you can see the whole of it: Pyrgos to the left, the monastery on the summit to the right, the valley and the Aegean Sea in front — and at night, the moon on the water and the lights of the villages across the plain.
You're in the heart of Mesa Gonia, Santorini's old wine country, where three of the island's most celebrated cellars sit within a short walk or drive — Argyros Estate, founded in 1903, the island's largest private vineyard owner, its Assyrtiko exported worldwide; Canava Roussos, the oldest cellar on the island, dating to 1836; and Artemis Karamolegos, whose acclaimed restaurant, Aroma Avlis, draws guests for long lunches over the vines.
Before you arrive we send you our personal guide to the Santorini we grew up with: the chapels and coves we go to, the wineries worth your afternoon, and the tavernas we eat in.
One of the most beautiful places I've stayed. So convenient — a 2-minute drive to Kamari — and the setting on the hill gave the most spectacular views, morning to night. A light, bright cave with high ceilings, a gorgeous private pool, and even a window into the pool from the lower level.
— Amy
A dream stay. You feel like you're in your own little world — a peaceful bubble, no noise but the birdsong. The terrace and pool are stunning and spotless. Book with your eyes closed.
— Valentine · Couple
Truly magical — understated yet chic, with high-quality bedding and a spacious, beautifully decorated shower room. A quiet spot with an unobstructed sea view, oriented for the sunrise; the cinema room and pool are a real bonus.
— Mûre
We spent our honeymoon here, in such a romantic setting. Relax in the hammock or gaze at the stars; the bed faces the sea, and there's a home cinema on the lower floor. Exceptional hosts.
— Karine · Couple
Mesa Gonia Hills, central Santorini — 5 min to Kamari beach, 11 min to the airport, 14 min to Fira. Free private parking at the villas.
Where to park: Kamari, beach village ↗ · Fira, the capital ↗
Find answers to common questions about our Cave Villas and plan your perfect stay.
Each villa has a private pool with an underwater "submarine" window set into the room below — something very few places on the island can offer. Daylight filters through the water in shifting patterns and a soft blue glow; swim past the glass and the people inside wave back — a favourite for photos, and for children, with a parent always at the poolside. After dark, the cinema projector beside the window turns the room into your private underwater cinema.
Yes — both through a trusted local partner, at rates you can compare online. A small car runs from about €30/day (third-party insurance included):
| Small manual car · per day (2–6 days) | From |
|---|---|
| Low season (1 Oct – 31 May) | €30 |
| Mid season (1 Jun – 15 Jul · 10 – 30 Sep) | €35 |
| High season (16 Jul – 9 Sep) | €45 |
Automatic +€5/day · airport or port delivery €10 (may be waived for longer rentals). Tell us your dates and we'll have it waiting.
As a local family, what we enjoy most is helping you discover the Santorini we know and love — traditional villages and family tavernas, local wineries, hidden hillside chapels, volcanic and almost lunar beaches, scenic hiking paths, and the flavours of an island shaped by its volcanic soil for generations.
When the timing's right, we'll also tip you off to a village festival or religious feast during your stay — the loveliest way to see island life from the inside.
We can also point you to the places most visitors miss — a tiny chapel “sheltered by God” and hidden from the rest of the island, a moon-like volcanic beach, the family-run tavernas we eat in.
And whatever you'd like arranged, just ask — among them:
Before you arrive, we'll send our Personal Recommendations Guide — written by our family, with our favourite restaurants, wineries, beaches, villages, hikes and cultural sites, plus the practical tips that make a stay run smoothly.
Yes — the Deluxe Cave Villa sleeps up to 4 (5 with a child). On the main level, the double sofa bed sits in the open-plan living space, an easy choice for younger children close to you. Older children often prefer the two single beds on the level below — a floor of their own, with the submarine window and the projector, which guests young and old make their own. The hillside setting is quiet, and each villa’s pool is private.
The price you see on our booking engine is the final price for your villa: VAT, local taxes and the climate levy are all in it, and there are no booking fees.
Yes. Our Standard rate comes with free cancellation until 14 days before check-in, and nothing is charged before that deadline. The Non-refundable rate is our lowest price and is paid when you book — in two instalments if you prefer, just ask.
Your exact cancellation deadline and payment schedule are shown on the booking engine before you confirm. And if something changes after the free-cancellation date, tell us — email, WhatsApp or Viber — and we'll do our best to help: we want you to have the holiday you've been waiting for.
Our direct price comes with a promise: find the same villa, dates and number of guests cheaper on another site, tell us and we'll beat it. And booking direct brings what the booking sites can't: 10% off the room rate when you join our free members' club on the booking engine, an upgrade when we have one, early check-in or late check-out when we can, and the family — not a call centre — answering your messages.
A free club you join on our booking engine in seconds, with Google or just your email — and the 10% comes off the room rate of the booking you are making, immediately. Members also get an upgrade when one is available and early check-in or late check-out when we can; after ten nights with us the discount becomes 15%.
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