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3 hotel reviews
6 helpful votes
The cave house was lovely, the walls softly curved, the lighting gentle, everything was elegant and perfect. It was always cool inside, nice to step in from the heat of the Santorini sun. The view from the roof and porch was wonderful, caldera and blue sea by day, twinkling lights of the distant towns and the moonlit sea at night. We visited Lydia's house on a family holiday, with our two adult sons, and there was space and privacy for everyone. Having the kitchen was nice for us, and it came stocked with some essentials: a nice bottle of wine, coffee, milk, juice, olive oil (of course!) jam and honey... and my husband and I found we particularly loved walking each morning to the wonderful little bakery in the town square, and stopping by the grocery, and coming 'home" with breakfast. Eleni looked after us and the property, and was charming and thoughtful, and helped us figure out our stay and made it easy. We were drawn each day of our stay to the far side of the island, near Akrotiri, for swimming beaches, sea kyacking, fish taverns on the beaches, and an amazing musical evening performance at La Ponta, but because the Island isn't too big that wasn't really a problem, and Oia was a lovely place to stay. We added a picture at night taken from the roof of Lydia's house -- seems like there are lots of day time pictures the area, but it was also really pretty in the evening.
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12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
2 helpful votes
Lydia's house is a gem in Oia. We stayed 3 nights during June 2014 with our 2 teenage daughters and could not ask for a better place to stay. From the moment we made the booking until we left Oia the service and assistance during our stay was excellent. We enjoyed the beautiful cave house with the jacuzzi and the breathtaking views from the terrace. The location of the cave house is excellent. Thank you to all the staff who made our stay in Oia memorable.
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173 hotel reviews
12,527 helpful votes
I have been to Oia Santorini several times and have always dreamed of staying in a cave house with a view of the caldera. Lydia House was truly a dream come true! Manos, the owner, was gracious and the there were always people to help with every question. The cave house it spectacularly appointed, with every detail thought through so carefully. It was big enough for our whole family (7 of us) to stay comfortably. The view is amazing!!! We didn't want to leave!!! Thank you Manos for making our stay unforgettable!!!
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23 hotel reviews
25 helpful votes
It has been a few months since my wife and I stayed in the Lydia house in Oia, and needed to let others know it was a perfect stay. My wife and I enjoyed our time here and had no complaints. Maria was fantastic in helping us get settled in and wish we had more time to spend with her. Stay here with significant other, family, it doesn't matter, its perfect. get hit with the sunrise in morning and take a two minute walk to see the perfect sunset right around the corner. When my wife and I go back, i hope to stay here again.
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