Villa Oia is the result of the careful renovation of a very important historical Santorini house style, completely unique to the island. Commonly called “cave houses” today in Santorini, many examples have been preserved and renovated in Oia.
Most early residents of Santorini worked in sea trading and exports. In order to be close to their occupation and also to perceive potentially unfriendly ship invasions, they chose to live on the caldera edge. Wealthy ship captains built mansions can still be seen in Oia today. Ship hands and sailors built “hyposkafa” or cave houses”, which were carved into the soft pumice stone of the cliff-sides.
These houses were easier to build, and protected the occupants from the harsh winter winds and weather. The natural insulation of the earthen walls of the space also regulated the interior temperature year-round, keeping them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Today, this natural insulation continues to produce an advantage for the villa, maintaining a constantly cool interior environment, even on the hottest summer days.
The renovation of Villa Oia preserved the original organic shapes of the smooth walls, vaulted ceilings and openings framed in volcanic stone that were part of the original house. The creative use of the origina0l features is evident throughout the villa.
The bright and airy interiors of this renovated traditional house are full of Cycladic charm. Awash in gentle white tones, the smooth plaster walls with accents of volcanic stone frame the ever-captivating views beyond. The private veranda sets the stage to greet the morning sun, marvel at the famous sunsets and embrace the romantic twinkling of Oia’s evening lights.
Oia’s sophisticated shops and galleries and elegant restaurants and cafes are merely steps away. Brilliant blue domed churches and whitewashed Cycladic houses wind along the narrow cliff-side footpaths all around.
Facilities
• Air Conditioning
• TV
• Satellite
• DVD player
• Fans
• Heaters/Ventilators
• iPod docking station
Kitchen
• Stove
• Fridge
• Coffee maker
• Kettle
• Pots, pans, crockery and cutlery
Staff & Services Included
•Daily maid service
• One Group B-manual transmission car rental (third-party insurance and unlimited kilometers included)
• 24-hour Concierge
• Airport transfers
• Baby equipment (crib, high chair)
• Porter for luggage assistance
At Extra Cost - advance notice may be required:
• Concierge services
• In-house chef services
• Additional cleaning
• Villa pre-stocking
• Private masseuse
• Private tour guide and boat charters
Villa Policies
• Maximum 2/4 Guests
• Pets are not allowed
• 3 night minimum stay required
Interior
Ground Floor
• Lounge - Comfortable living area
• Rustic terracotta kitchen, fully equipped with modern appliances
• Dining room Dining for 4 antique table & chairs
• Bedroom 1 - Queen size bed – 160 x 200
Main Bathroom - Bath tube
• Bedroom 2
• Double size bed – 145 x 200
