Santorini Cactus
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Overview
Santorini Cactus is a brilliant holiday choice for multi-generational families and groups of friends. This fabulous home is built over three levels, each with its own entrance. It therefore, offers the opportunity of private time as well as enjoying the holiday of your dreams together. Space, stunning views, entertainment spaces, and lux living come in lavish abundance at this private paradise on the dreamy island of Santorini. It offers a wonderful blend of Cycladic charm as well as superior modern comforts.
Santorini Cactus is located on an exclusive estate in Pyrgos, a characterful hilltop village that sits on the top of a volcanic crater where you will be mesmerised by the island’s fantastic, varied landscapes. Its winding lanes fan out from the remains of a Venetian castle, offering an incredible array of traditional tavernas, whitewashed houses and churches with blue-domed roofs. Its 10th-century Church of Theotokaki enjoys sensational frescoes. The sunset views from Pyrgos are spectacular. Santorini is a beautiful island small enough to get around. It is blessed with spectacular scenery and a magnificent coastline and is sprinkled with characterful, traditional white and blue-painted buildings as well as significant olive groves and vineyards. Visitors enjoy delicious cuisine, truly fascinating geology and blissful beach days. The island’s capital Fira is close by with its cosmopolitan bars, trendy restaurants and boutiques and the Blue Flag sandy beaches of Kamari and Perissa are within easy reach. The famous Red Beach near Akrotiri with its soaring red lava cliffs is just twenty minutes south.
Santorini Cactus offers six bedrooms in total, sleeping up to thirteen guests. It enjoys sensational outdoor space with different areas for alfresco dining, lounging, catching the sun’s rays, swimming and indulgent dips in the hot tub. Like the interiors, there is ample opportunity for a quiet read of your holiday book, a private swim or enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple quietly. Most of the rooms in this wonderful villa enjoy sea views and are bathed in natural light. As well as dazzling bright white, there are warm earthy colour palettes and a remarkable art collection that you will spend hours admiring.
The upper level of Santorini Cactus has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-plan living area, a kitchen and fabulous balconies with astonishing sea views. The master bedroom is stylish and comfortable, with a double bed and a television. The other two bedrooms are twins enjoying minimalist design and televisions. Both bathrooms offer showers, one with plenty of marble. The living area is spacious and enjoys delightful furnishings, a desk if you need to catch up on some emails, a dining area, a library area, a curved smart television and a feature fireplace. The cheery yellow kitchen comes fully equipped, including an espresso coffee machine. The artwork spread throughout the villa includes eye-catching paintings, frescoes and marble sculptures, some created by the Greek sculptor Giroris Kouskouris. The villa enjoys a wine cooler for up to thirty-six bottles of wine, so you should be okay for your sunset pre-dinner drinks.
The pool level of the villa is also open plan in design with another kitchen with quality appliances, including another espresso coffee maker, a stylish living and dining space and a home cinema space for movies and video games. It boasts two bedrooms, one being a master with a double bed and another double, two bathrooms, one with a shower and the other with a bathtub where you can soak away any remaining stresses. There is access to a wellness area with a hammam with Turkish marble, a shower and a mini gym.
The final bedroom is found in the guest house, a lovely master for two guests and perhaps an extra bed. There is a stylish shower room, a kitchenette area, and a living area. This may be ideal for grandparents or older teenagers who might enjoy a little privacy or quiet time.
The outside space of Santorini Cactus is terrific. There are beautifully landscaped gardens, three gorgeous swimming pools, a jacuzzi, loungers and umbrellas, a massage canopy, a gorgeous alfresco lounge space shaded by a modern sail canopy, alfresco dining and a barbecue. A children’s playground area can be set up on request. These all combine with the phenomenal views to offer a holiday you will remember for a long time.
Guests staying at Santorini Cactus also enjoy daily maid service, daily breakfasts and airport transfers if required.
What you should know…
- Up to thirteen guests can stay at the villa, with six on the top floor, four on the pool floor and up to three in the guest house. Alternatively, your extra guest could use one of the sofas!
- The villa enjoys some wonderful treats, including a smart television, a jacuzzi, luxury bathroom toiletries, fluffy robes, slippers, pool towels and a playground area that can be set up for children on request
- Guests staying at Santorini Cactus also enjoy a full daily breakfast, concierge services, a daily maid service and airport transfers
Property Features
The Villa
Santorini Cactus is a modern 6 bedroom villa with 3 swimming pools and exceptional views of the Aegean Sea.
Interior - Main House Sea View
- Fully equipped kitchen with coffee machine
- Open plan living area with fireplace
- Dining area
- Library room
- Kids play room
- Wine store
- Bedroom 1 - Double bed, TV, A/C
- Bedroom 2 - 2 single beds, TV, fans
- Bedroom 3 - 2 single beds, TV, fans
- Bathroom 1 - Shower
- Bathroom 2 - Shower
Interior - All Day Activities House
- Fully equipped kitchen with coffee machine
- Open plan living area
- Home Cinema
- Fitness room with Hammam and mini gym
- CD/DVD player
- Play station
- Bedroom 1 - Double bed, A/C
- Bedroom 2 - Double bed
- Bathroom 1 - Bath
- Bathroom 2 - Shower
Interior - The Industrial Level
- Kitchenette area with coffee machine
- Living area with fireplace
- Massage kiosk
- Bedroom 1 - King size bed, A/C
- Bathroom 1 - Shower
Exterior - Main House Sea View
- Outdoor dining area
- Private pool
- Hot tub with infinity sea views
- Barbecue
- Outdoor playground (on request)
Exterior - All Day Activities House
- Private pool
- Sunbeds
- Terrace
- Barbecue
- Outdoor shower
Exterior - The Industrial Level
- Private pool
- Open plan terrace
- Courtyard
- Gardens
- Dining area
Additional Facilities
- Internet/Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Fans
- Work desk
- Bath amenities
- Iron and board (on request)
- Cot (on request)
- High Chair (on request)
- Security alarms (on request)
- Private parking
- Pool Towels
- Feather pillows
- Hairdryer
- Fax machine
- TV room with video games and projector
- Meet and greet upon arrival
- Daily maid service (towels changed daily, linen changed every 3 days)
Location
About the surrounding area of Santorini CactusSantorini Cactus is a large villa which sits on private grounds on a small exclusive estate in the hilltop village of Pyrgos Kallistis in the foothills of Mount Profitis Ilias. Pyrgos is surrounded by vineyards that produce the famous Assytiko white wines. Pyrgos Kallistis is charming, with narrow, characterful medieval alleys lined with atmospheric wine bars, traditional tavernas, galleries and gorgeous boutiques. Its Santorini of the Past Museum explores traditional island life. Winding lanes fan out from the remains of its Venetian castle, brimming with whitewashed houses and beautiful churches. Guests staying in this dreamy village enjoy some of the island’s best sunsets. Though Pyrgos is an inland village, you are never far from a volcanic beach. The Blue Flag brilliance of Kamari and Perissa beaches will only take you fifteen minutes in the car. Twenty minutes south takes you to the famous Red Beach of Akrotiri. It is very easy to explore the whole island from this superb location.
Santorini is the most southern of the Cyclade islands, an island of beauty and historical and geological interest. The island’s west coast ends in a steep precipice and lagoon, otherwise known as a caldera which is between three and four hundred metres deep and up to three hundred metres high with dramatic cliffs. The lagoon was created by a vast volcanic eruption over three thousand six hundred years ago. The island’s most famous attraction is the Nea Kameni volcano which sits in the middle of the lagoon.
The charming villages of Vothonas and Messaria are within easy reach of the villa. Vothonas offers a wonderful sense of serenity and several notable churches and chapels worth visiting for their distinct architecture. Built in a steep gorge, many of its buildings are cave houses the villagers built by carving into the volcanic rocks. You will love wandering through its narrow alleys. The Church of Agios Roussos is built of pumice stones on a rock, and the oldest village church is the Church of Agia Anna, built in 1827. Vothonas boasts a fascinating Wine Museum that sits six metres below ground in a cave. You will learn about the history and process of winemaking on the island of Santorini and enjoy a wine-tasting experience. Just outside Vothonas is the Church of Panagia Sergena, which is carved into a big volcanic rock. Messaria is a beautiful village with amazing, distinctive architecture and an incredible array of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. Part of Messaria is built on the caldera with exclusive views of the volcano and the dazzling Aegean Sea. Messaria dates back to the 17th century, and in the 19th century, it was the industrial centre of the island, brimming with cave houses and mansions. Today, the manor houses of Argyros, Markezinis and Saliveros, which still stand in the village are the landmarks of Messaria. The mansion of Argyros was partly destroyed by the earthquake but later restored and made into a museum. Messaria is a lovely place surrounded by lush olive groves and vineyards.
The larger towns of Fira, Oia, Imerovigli and Firostefani boast an impressive range of restaurants. Fira is Santorini’s capital. It is located on the island’s western edge, within very easy reach of the Santorini Sea, opposite the volcano and the two volcanic islands Palaia Kammeni and Nea Kammeni. Fira is beautiful and enjoys excellent nightlife and fabulous shopping. The Megaro Gyzi Cultural Center presents a variety of collections and hosts regular cultural events. There are several museums and two cathedrals. The restored Catholic cathedral enjoys a peach-coloured exterior while the inside is covered in magical frescoes.
Many of the island’s beaches are made of pebbles and volcanic rock. You will enjoy stunning views, watersports and excellent beachside bars and restaurants. In the south, you will discover the sandy Perissa Beach and in the north, Monolithos. Near Akrotiri, the Red Beach is very popular, named after its volcanic cliffs, which look beautiful against the deep blue sea. Akrotiri is also known for its lighthouse and ruins, now housed in an archaeological centre. Those that enjoy the fresh air and hiking are in for a real treat. At 565m, the island’s highest point is the summit of the Profitis Elias mountain, where there is a monastery. You can also make the steep ascent to Ancient Thera from Perissa.
Local Amenities | |||
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Nearest Airport |
Santorini Airport
(5.6km) |
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Nearest Ferry Port |
Athinios Ferry Port
(5.5km) |
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Nearest Village |
Pyrgos
(450m) |
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Nearest Tennis |
Tennis Court, Santorini 847 00
(3.km) |
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesSantorini Cactus is an excellent choice for a large multi-generational family or perhaps two or three families. Its many amenities are fabulous, and families can enjoy a little private time due to the villa's design. The outside space is absolutely wonderful, and little ones will go home with beautiful memories of their time at the villa, especially the swimming pools!
There is much to explore in Santorini amidst white-washed villages which are nestled on rugged hills. The scenery in Santorini is spectacular. There is much that your kids can learn about volcanoes and Greek mythology. There are plenty of museums on the island to visit. It is fascinating for children to walk on volcanic beaches rather than just sandy ones! Santorini offers some of the best Greek swimming spots. Monolithos Beach, with black and grey sand, enjoys shallow waters and a fabulous playground area. Perissa and Kamari beaches are sensational.
A visit to Akrotiri is lovely, the oldest prehistoric settlement in the Aegean Sea. Children are fascinated by the ancient city ruins.
The famous village of Oia is often featured on Santorini posters. You will enjoy wandering through the never-ending narrow streets, finding nooks and crannies, shops, bars and cafes. Perhaps the young ones can count the blue and orange rooftops or sculptures. The views in Oia are fabulous — children also like the Maritime Museum, where they can see model ships and nautical memorabilia.
There are plenty of boat trips or catamaran cruises around the island. The boat volcano tours are very popular. The sunset cruises in traditional boats that resemble pirate ships are popular too. Children enjoy watersports such as kayaking or snorkelling, and to discover the shipwrecks that lay beneath the waters of Santorini, there are many opportunities to go scuba-diving.
Other popular visits with children are the open-air cinema, not far from Kamari Beach and the Akrotiri Lighthouse though the most popular trip is to the Nea Kameni volcano in the lagoon.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Tennis Nearby
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Indoor Games
- Home Cinema
- DVD
Services Available
- Catering Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Babysitting Available
- Transfers Included
- Breakfast Included
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Cooking Classes Available
- Yoga Classes Available
- Spa Treatments Available
- Wine-Tasting Available
- Catering Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Babysitting Available
- Transfers Included
- Breakfast Included
- Butler Available
- Security guard
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From p...
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Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Cooking Classes Available
- Yoga Classes Available
- Spa Treatments Available
- Wine-Tasting Available
- Catering Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Babysitting Available
- Transfers Included
- Breakfast Included
- Butler Available
- Security guard
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Security deposit | There is no security deposit, but should there be any damage or loss caused by you or your guests during your stay you will be liable for the cost |
Arrival time | 15.00 |
Departure time | 11.00 |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
Security deposit | There is no security deposit, but should there be any damage or loss caused by you or your guests during your stay you will be liable for the cost |
Arrival time | 15.00 |
Departure time | 11.00 |
Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
Pool towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. |
Internet access? | Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access is included in rental price. It is good to note that the speed is dependent on the local provider and technical issues may cause reduced speed or cut of service. |
Minimum stay | 4 nights. |
Changeover day | Flexible. |
Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
Pool heating charge? | No. |
Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
The Greek government requires owners to collect a Tourist Climate Tax, your property manager will collect this in cash:
March-October €10 per night per unit
November-February €4 per night per unit
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people: For every additional guest up to 14, it will cost an additional £59 per person per night.
Rental period | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
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Oct 9th 2024 - Oct 14th 2024 | £9,155 | £11,444 | £16,021 |
Oct 14th 2024 - Oct 29th 2024 | £6,737 | £8,422 | £11,791 |
Oct 29th 2024 - Mar 29th 2025 | £6,737 | £8,422 | £11,791 |
Mar 29th 2025 - Apr 28th 2025 | £6,737 | £8,422 | £11,791 |
Apr 28th 2025 - May 13th 2025 | £6,737 | £8,422 | £11,791 |
May 13th 2025 - Jun 13th 2025 | £9,155 | £11,444 | £16,021 |
Jun 13th 2025 - Sep 28th 2025 | £11,096 | £13,871 | £19,419 |
Sep 28th 2025 - Oct 13th 2025 | £9,155 | £11,444 | £16,021 |
Oct 13th 2025 - Oct 28th 2025 | £6,737 | £8,422 | £11,791 |
Oct 28th 2025 - Apr 12th 2026 | £6,737 | £8,422 | £11,791 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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