Menias Cave House
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9.0Outstanding
(104 Ratings)
"Location, views, cleanliness, amenities and also useful information from property manager. She was always available for any questions, information on tours, taxis etc"
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5 guests · 2 bedrooms
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
Menias Cave House offers accommodations in Oia, a 13-minute walk from Katharos Beach and 9 miles from Archaeological Museum of Thera. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's, and hot tub.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Beach access
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Beach front
Ironing facilities
Safe
Childcare services
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.0Outstanding
(104 Ratings)
"Location, views, cleanliness, amenities and also useful information from property manager. She was always available for any questions, information on tours, taxis etc"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
The amazing views are the main reason to stay at this cave house. Whilst we did not meet our host Elizabeth personally, she was very quick ro reply to all our questions via WhatsApp. She also provided many restaurant and activity recommendations and organised seamless transfers to and from the airport at a reasonable rate. The cave house had great facilities where we could prepare our own meals in the kitchen and we loved that there was a washing machine.
Due to recent rain, the front door had warped so we were unable to lock it we left the house and at night. We mentioned this to Elizabeth who said she would get this fixed the next day which was our departure day.
Just a suggestion, it would be useful to have some instructions in the apartment on how to use to oven and washing machine as the labels were in Greek and German I think.
6.0 / 10.0
Responsive host - Available throught email and whatsapp, responded usually within hours before arrival, upon arrival responded within minutes.
Transport arrangements by host from and back to ferry port - Easy luggage management and communicstion about any delays, no need to figure out address etc. Service was door to door, so that was lovely.
During stay helped us get booked for the catamaran cruise without having to go directly to a bunch of vendors available on-site. It's the same cost and we got a small discount as well. Again communication about time, where to be etc was super clear. Door to door service and having to only talk to our host made it really easy.
Upon checkout we had someone stow away our luggage until our transport to ferry was ready
There were a lot if small issues, each on there own is not a bug deal, but together was not ideal.
1. AC concentration leaking into outdoor balcony meant stepping in water, usually ends up making the place messy and can slip in the dark.
2. Coffee machine had a minor leak, but was functioning well.
3. Flush would run sometimes and had to be flushed again to stop running water
4. Ran out of hot water before filling hit tub, which takes about 40 minutes to fill.
5. Hiit tb pain chipping, was not cleaned very well, but tub worked with ample space around it.
5. Shower sometimes would take multiple times to work if water pressure was low.
10.0 / 10.0
Location, views, cleanliness, amenities and also useful information from property manager. She was always available for any questions, information on tours, taxis etc
10.0 / 10.0
Love the perfect location, comfy and clean house, functionality of the house and everything! Breakfast was provided too. Elizabeth, the host, is exceptionally helpful, kind, affable, warm and accommodating. She has kindly extended our check-out time in view of our flight schedule. She has made our stay in the lovely Santorini a breeze and memorable one. The villa that we've booked was having a leakage but we're accorded another cave house which is perfect for the four of us.A
There's nothing that I dislike about this cave house. It's highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
1. Location and the view from the property.
2. Host received us personally on our arrival.
3. Since requirement of an extra room cropped up, the host provided us key of an extra room but did not charge anything.
Nothing as such but since there were some stairs to reach the property (which was very common at Santorini), so it may not be preferred for the persons with mobility restriction.
10.0 / 10.0
Host Elizabeth is super nice, quick response, gave us a lot of useful information about Santorini.
The views of the house are incredible. If I could, I would like to spend every second on this house’s front porch. Believe me, I regret to spend time in restaurants and going to Fira, I really should stay on the porch all the time, just enjoy the views.
Some ants inside house.
1.0 / 10.0
The location in Oia is scenic.
We booked Menia’s Cave House based on the listing’s promise of a “private pool” and comfortable accommodations — what we got was far from it. The listing was misleading in multiple ways:
• There is no private pool, only a small indoor jacuzzi. The host claimed they are the same — which is completely false.
• The second bedroom was extremely cramped (approx. 6.5 ft × 6.10 ft) — not suitable for two adults.
• There was no air conditioning in the living area, making the stay unbearable — especially for my wife, who recently had surgery and couldn’t sleep.
• The property is accessible only by steep, uneven stairs, which were not disclosed in the listing and are unsafe for anyone with mobility issues.
• The bathroom was unhygienic, and towels smelled unpleasant.
• Worst of all, the host’s representative responded to my concerns by calling me a liar and told me to “behave.”
We left after one night and moved to another hotel booked through Booking.com, which was exactly as promised and a far better experience.
Booking.com should seriously reconsider allowing listings that misrepresent amenities and mistreat international guests. I hope this review helps others avoid the same mistake.
10.0 / 10.0
The view was Spectacular!! The location, the cave experience! All excellent 😍
9.0 / 10.0
This house is great and in a beautiful location. Right on the cliff overlooking the sea. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The fridge was stocked with snacks, water, eggs, turkey, cheese, bread, etc - great touch. Thank you!
there are many steps, as the house is on a cliff. It wasn't a big deal for us, but for someone with mobility issues it would be. There are tourists everywhere, so if you're annoyed by that, stay away.
10.0 / 10.0
The spectacular view/location are impossible to ignore but so was our host! Elizabeth went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and was incredibly responsive. Complementary breakfast was delivered to our door each morning and anything we needed was quickly taken care of. I look forward to returning next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing view, very convenient location. The apartment is very clean and comfortable. Elizabeth and the guys who work with her are very friendly and polite, note 1,000!
I strongly recommend staying here. Thank you for everything.
nothing to say
9.0 / 10.0
Host is really helpful and professional my friend lost his bag with an iPhone inside the host help us to get that back even after we left the country 👍👍 really appreciated.
Really nice view and perfect location.
10.0 / 10.0
Location is perfect, very comfortable cave house. Elizabeth was very kind and helpful during our stay
10.0 / 10.0
Our host, Elizabeth was fantastic. I would suggest using her to arrange transports, as she was waiting for us at the ferry and was able to answer all of our questions directly and give us the lay of the land. We also had Elizabeth arrange a private boat charter that exceeded our expectations and was the highlight of our Santorini visit. The house had everything we needed, and everyone was happy with the accomodations.
10.0 / 10.0
Elizabeth was so kind to give us recommendations we need during the stay. The villa is at the prime location in Oia. Although we cannot see sunset from villa, we noticed it is better. Because the sunset area is so crowded and windy, whereas the villa is so quiet and we can immerse ourselves into Santorini.
It’s a bit pricey compared to the facility and amenities at villa. But once you take prime location into account, it worth paying.
10.0 / 10.0
Location and view was amazing! The host was great and always answered questions and things we needed! We had a great experience!
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10.0 / 10.0
Elizabeth the property manager was super friendly and made our experience in Oia smooth and easy
She gave so many helpful recommendations in regards to food and activities and arranged our airport transfers
Would definitely stay again as the location was super convenient and the views were gorgeous
Under 5min walk to restaurants and the blue dome.
10.0 / 10.0
The view was exceptional and breathtaking
The location was great because it was more private and at the end so less people passing by
Very calm and relaxing with a great balcony to enjoy the view
The humidity smell especially in the laundry room
8.0 / 10.0
great location. very nice balcony, mostly covered from sun overlooking the caldera. Gorgeous views and in the center of Oia. Perfect place to be in the middle of the action but at the same time avoiding the tourist crowds.
little water leaking from house outside, so when we walked from outside to inside ended up tracking wet feet and some dirt into the apartment. could use a little more room inside each of the bedrooms, but this is expected with the tight quarters in the cave houses.
9.0 / 10.0
The help that the host, Elizabeth, gave us by picking us up from the airport and taking us to the ferry port made the stay so much easier. The view is amazing with a great patio area. Close to restaurants and shopping. Overall, a wonderful stay.
The only thing we can say is the walk to the entrance is down a concrete path by other cave houses, and if you have mobility problems it could be an issue. This was not an issue for us, or wouldn't be for most people. Oia is not a town you want to stay in if you have mobility issues.
10.0 / 10.0
host is so hospitable. amazing experience
7.0 / 10.0
The location was good.
Outdoor seats were stained and wet. Ants in the kitchen area. It took a very long time to fill the tub with hot water as the hot water tank was small. It was a major hassle to fill if we wanted a warm/hot bath. We constantly had to boil water to help fill the tub.
8.0 / 10.0
The most memorable and wonderful things of this place are:
1. the scenery (though you cannot see the sunset here but the views are breathtaking)
2. it's quiet and comfortable at night and day, without the concerns of having too many visitors going nearby the place and making noise
3. Elizabeth is one of the most friendly people we met in Santorini. She responds to messages real quickly and is happy to entertain whatever requests we may make
4. though there are stairs between the cave house and the main street, the distance is not long so you can reach the main street in less than 3 minutes
A few things to note:
1. The TV is not working
2. The house can be a bit hot in daytime but it's okay as you will probably walking along the main streets or going somewhere else at that time
3. it could be troublesome if you have more than 2 luggages. Although the nicest Elizabeth can arrange people to help carry the luggages down the cave house, it is not so possible for anyone to carry more than 2 luggages down the stairs and slopes - so be considerate and bring not more than 2 luggages
10.0 / 10.0
Elizabeth was fantastic and helped me check in as well as transport to and from the airport. Highly recommend, her and her husband are warm, welcoming and super friendly!
9.0 / 10.0
The view is nice. You can see the sunrise. The heating is adequate. The staff Elizabeth has been most helpful.
The steps leading to the house.. especially after we had a long hike and it was quite a challenge on my knees 😂
10.0 / 10.0
place is amazing, view is great and Elizabeth and her staff were awesome. she will go the extra mile to help you with recommendations and booking of yours!
some ants came to mess with my dog’s food, but they had spay that we use
10.0 / 10.0
The apartment is very competitively priced. But what I liked the most is the staff. Elizabeth, who manages the property, is one of the nicest people I have met around the world. She made sure that I would have an enjoyable stay. she and her husband came to pick me up and then took me to the airport on my departure. I highly recommend using their transfer service because they are very reliable. it would be nearly impossible to find the apartment on your own. Mateo, the porter, was also extremely helpful. I shudder to think how I could have carried my luggage up and down so many steep steps. The apartment is very quiet. The AC works well and is basically noiseless. There are many excellent restaurants nearby. Elizabeth recommended a few and I tried two of them. Both were fantastic and reasonably priced.
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10.0 / 10.0
The view was unbelievable! Opening the front door to the beautiful view of the water was incredible. There were a lot of steps to get down to the apartment (to be expected) but the property managers could not have been more helpful! They carried our bags for both arrival and departure. I can’t say enough good things about the communication and service with the property manager, Elizabeth and Mateo.
The steps were definitely difficult, especially while carrying small children, so if people have trouble with steps they should stay closer to the top/flat main path.
9.0 / 10.0
The location, charm and accommodations were fantastic!! We enjoyed both sunrise and sunset from our porch along with iconic views of the caldera.
Wi-Fi was weak but manageable, and there was a damp smell in the bathroom (perhaps from older plumbing?) but didn’t detract from the overall stay.
10.0 / 10.0
the location was amazing, as was the view. the cave house was nice and cool during the HOT days. Very clean and comfy for two couples!!
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10.0 / 10.0
authentic and unique apartment in the heart of Oia
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10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful hosts made this stay outstanding--we would have had a lot of trouble handling our luggage and finding the property otherwise, but they came to meet us when we arrived and let us leave our luggage briefly after checkout so that we could continue to explore. A short walk to the sunset and a perfect sunrise from the balcony!
Slight septic smell in the bathroom, but that's to be expected on an island. We didn't end up using the jacuzzi as a result.
10.0 / 10.0
the view
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10.0 / 10.0
Everything - location could not have been better
An inbuilt dryer with the washing machine would have been fantastic. Provision of umbrellas or raincoats especially during winters. 3 pin adopter was much missed
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this apartment has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Menias Cave House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Menias Cave House pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Menias Cave House?
We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
