I have always loved visiting new destinations and for the first time ever, I booked a one way ticket to explore Greece! I have wanted to visit Santorini for a long time and dreamed about staying in a white cave villa on a cliff. The end of the summer season was the best possible timing, with less tourists crowding the island and still a lovely 23 degrees (73 F) and clear blue skies. We were so incredibly lucky to stay at the fantastic Erossea Villa in Imerovigli.
We parked our little rental car on a street in what appeared to be a typical Greek village: narrow streets, white buildings and a blue sea looming somewhere in the background. Only when we walked to end of the street, did we see what lay beneath us: we were actually standing on the edge of a former volcano crater that filled with the incredibly clear blue water from the Aegean Sea. This, we realized, was the famous caldera.
As we walked down to Erossea villa, which is built against and partly carved out of the volcanic rock, we couldn’t stop looking at the almost hypnotizing view across the caldera. Beautiful town Oia was perched on the rocks to the right of us, straight ahead across the water lay the small island of Thirasia and left of us loomed the dark rock formation named Skaros.
We were welcomed with a lovely glass of the local wine Vinsanto by the super friendly manager Svati, who takes care of the property like the temple it really is. Svati helped us out with a wide range of recommendations on the best activities, restaurants and places to visit on Santorini. Her tips proved so helpful that I kept Svati on speed dial during our entire stay and she was a brilliant host, pointing us to the most wonderful places we would have never found without her.
Erossea Villa actually consists of two units on two different levels, which makes it suitable for up to 11 guests. The top level of the villa, the area where the pool and the jacuzzi are located, has a spacious living room, a seating area with a comfortable corner sofa, a dining table and a kitchen. It has two bedrooms with beautiful bathrooms, both carved out from volcanic rock.
As beautiful as Erossea Villa is inside, it is its incredible sun terrace that really stands out. Frankly, we haven’t seen a more beautiful terrace during our entire stay on Santorini. It is fully equipped with sun beds, a large private (heated!!) pool, an outdoor jacuzzi and a very romantic pergola with a large, family style dining table. As much as I loved the unicorn pool floaty, I wanted to spend all my time lying on a sun bed marvelling at the breathtaking view ahead and below me.
The terrace almost magically attracts everyone there, so even if a family would stay on the lower floor with its three bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room and kitchen, I’m sure everyone would spend almost every waking moment on the terrace. And it’s not as though there is nothing to see inside: Erossea Villa is decorated so tastefully with white as the primary color and only touches of color here and there, altogether creating a true oasis of calm. In other words: Erossea Villa is a Pinterest walhalla!
Even after having spent the night in a super comfy bed in the bedroom of the chique cave suite, I have to admit that having your own housekeeper still adds a whole new level of pizzazz. Waking up everyday and walking outside to be greeted by a lovely lady with a smile standing next to a spectacular breakfast, created to your specific taste and choice, is a wonderful way to start your day! We had an endless choice of bread, eggs, fruit, yoghurt, cold cuts, cheeses, cereals, juices and coffees and even pancakes and brownies. My favourite was the Caldera Eggs: scrambled eggs with tomato, capers, olives and feta cheese. Breakfast outside under the pergola was just wonderful, enjoying the fantastic food, the lovely weather and the endless view over the caldera.
Erossea Villa is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. Everything is of the highest quality and I can’t put into words how wonderful it was to be staying in this island oasis just with the two of us. But even if you are a group of eleven: you will love it and remember the experience the rest of your life!
Location // Erossea Villa
X Merel
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This post has given me literal heart eyes! I spent hours dreaming about Greece and your villa looks like the most beautiful place to stay. I adore the photos of you on your inflatable unicorn in the pool- too cute!
Rachel xx
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Your travel photos are seriously so inspiring. Santorini has seriously been on my bucket list for places I want to travel to! It looks so beautiful.
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Absolutely stunning!
Angie
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It looks so beautiful there! I love the bright blue water!
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These pictures are so freakin gorgeous! I think Dan and I will be honeymooning in Santorini so I’m excited!
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Santorini looks like a dream, and your villa is legit like heaven on earth. These pictures are so breathtaking!!
xo
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amazing view.. all the pictures looks great
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Beautiful photos! These brought back memories of my trip to Santorini last year. Those villas have the most spectacular views.
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It looks incredible. The whole place just for two of you… Guys, it’s a dream! A personal housekeeper and a manager/guide are such a nice addition to an amazing stay! 🙂
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Your photos look absolutely beautiful! The view is breath taking x
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This place looks incredible! Santorini and this villa is now on my bucket list!
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The beautiful Santorini sunset and the gorgeous you is a deadly combination! These pictures and your villa are literally travel and stay goals for sure! Oh gosh I am so envious of you! I wish I could stay in such a beautiful dreamland someday… ahhh I am having a major swooning moment right now haha!
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I love Santorini! I would love to be there right now!
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This is so beautiful, love every photo. You surely know how to encourage readers to explore places. I haven’t considered Greece as my holiday destination, now you made me think about it 🙂
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Beautiful floral dress! Greece looks incredible!
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Okay, the travel envy is REAL right now. Santorini is at the top of our must see locations right now. I honestly just can’t get over the views there. And that unicorn haha, perfect touch. This villa looks like everything you could want and more. Those eggs sound amazing! We need to get there NOW!
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Loved reading the post!! 🙂 And the pictures are so dreamy! Would love to visit Santorini someday!! So Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pictures, sweetie!
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you took the most beautiful pictures!! i’d loved to visit after seeing your photos! haha
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This place is so incredible you seriously live the life
xo
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Love this! So beautiful pictures and such a well written post! Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the great work!
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Every aspect of this trip sounds perfect! I can’t wait to get to Greece. You had me at heated pool and that amazing breakfast!
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Professional just woww!!!
xx
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Love the photos, it looks amazing!
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Santorini is such a beautiful and romantic city. Your pictures are stunning, perfect memories 🙂
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These pics are heavenly! SO pretty!
Have a wonderful weekend, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Absolutely stunning! Love the villa you stayed in!
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I have always wanted visit Santorini! Your visit looks absolutely magical!
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I love Santorini! It is one of my favorite places and your photos makes me want to go back now!
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Thi is the best island in Greece, very beautiful house in Santorini island and very top Photos
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Oh wow Santorini is gorgeous, it’s definitely a place I want to visit soon! The villa you stayed at looks amazing!
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Such beautiful pictures, the villa looks absolutely stunning! I went to Santorini for the first time a couple of years ago and I think it is impossible not to fall in love with it, it is such a beautiful island 🙂 xx
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Wow I am blown away by Erossea Villa! I’ve always wanted to go to Greece but haven’t been yet. How amazing that you booked a one way ticket there. Your photos are absolutely stunning and I want to go right now! But really, this place is fabulous. I love the location, the decor, the rooms, the food, everything! We are looking to possibly go to Greece this spring and I will definitely be checking this place out as somewhere to stay with the family. Thanks for the review! xoxo, Christine
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Wow, Santorini looks gorgeous! Amazing photos!
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OMG, those photos are so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this heaven! I wish I was somewhere else nstead of being stuck at school.
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Your photographs are INCREDIBLE. Perfect setting, Santorini is on my list for places to visit. You look so beautiful 🙂
Laura xo
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Oh that bird’s eye view picture is breathtaking. I also love the style of the cave suite. Gorgeous. I wish I could wake up to a breakfast like that. xoxo
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OMG the pictures are just gorgeous!
xx
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The villa looks completely dreamy! And those views are to die for!!
Thanks for sharing!
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What a beautiful place to stay at! Will definitely keep that one in mind if I’m going to Santorini one day.
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Santorini looks BEAUTIFUL! I must travel here! Gorgeous photos! http://mariannyc.com/2017/11/03/nuzest-new-protein-flavors/
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I’m so happy you got to go there! Amazing pictures, the villa is absolute bliss. I definitely putting it in my bucket list !!
Great post 🙂
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Wow look at all these shots. So dreamy!!
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Beautiful photos!!
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i wish to visit Greece one day and here you are, with super beautiful photos making me want to visit Greece even more! haha 🙂
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Loving this post, thank you for sharing this!!!
xx,
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The pictures are really breathtaking. I know now I will definitely go to Santorini next year.
The Villa is an awesome place.
Have a great week.
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Gorgeous pics. Santorini is really great and it is fantastic to hear, that at this time Santorini is not so crowed. Your villa looks amazing.
xX
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Santorini looks amazing. It’s high on my travel Wishlist.
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Loooove your photos. I’ve been wanting to visit Santorini for so long and this post only makes me more eager to start planning.
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Pure beauty ❤
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