A renovated traditional Cycladic house in the historic castle village of Emporio, sleeping four, with a private rooftop jacuzzi and a breathtaking view over the village and the sea. The authentic, quiet side of Santorini, away from the crowds.
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This Cycladic house was renovated in 2023, in the heart of the traditional settlement of Emporio, with authentic and quiet surroundings. A warm atmosphere welcomes you the moment you step in, and a sparkling clean, comfortable home makes you feel at home away from home.
The comfortable living room with its stone furniture and decorations, the stylish yet modern kitchen, the spacious bathroom and the lovable bedroom are all done with your comfort in mind. While renovating the villa, the owners kept the true spirit of Cycladic Santorini. Modern kitchen, air conditioning, smart TV, free WiFi, washing machine, hair dryer and iron are all at your service.
Yes, if you want the authentic side of Santorini. It sits inside Emporio's medieval castle village, so you get quiet cobbled lanes, real village life and a private rooftop jacuzzi with a sea view, instead of the crowds and higher prices of the caldera towns. Fully renovated in 2023, it comfortably sleeps four.
It trades the packed caldera scene for authenticity, a genuine Cycladic home in a historic village, quiet and private, at a fraction of caldera-front prices, ideal for travellers who want the real Santorini and good value.
The rooftop
You will enjoy a totally private rooftop jacuzzi, perfect after a long day of exploring the island.
While soaking in the warm bubbling water, the breathtaking view of the village and the sea fills you up. Sunrise coffee or an evening drink up here becomes the memory guests talk about long after they leave, the quiet rooftops of Emporio and its old church tower on one side, the Aegean stretching out on the other.
Yes, a private jacuzzi on the rooftop terrace, with a sweeping view over the village and the sea.
What guests say
Hosted by Uri, a Superhost of 9 years who responds within an hour. 97% of guests leave five stars.
The home is just as described, very private and peaceful, and the tub is wonderful with the view. Shops are very accessible on foot, less than five minutes. Would highly recommend Uri's place. 10 stars.
We stayed at Uri's Rockside Villa for two weeks and had a great experience. A convenient location, outside the busiest tourist areas but still within easy reach of the rest of the island. The rooftop jacuzzi was a lovely addition.
We had a great stay at the Rockside Villa. It is peaceful and quiet, and Uri's local recommendations were one of the highlights of our Santorini trip. Overall, very happy with the place.
Perfect and cozy, a very friendly and supportive host and a great location. 100% would recommend. Efcharisto.
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The village and around
Rockside sits in Emporio, the largest and most historic village of Santorini, at the foot of Mount Prophet Elias, about 12 km from Fira, inside the ancient Kasteli quarter of whitewashed lanes.
Everything is a short walk away. The "old barber shop Café" is 20 metres from the door, serving breakfast and all-day dining from a wide menu on a beautiful sea-view terrace, with drinks too. Bakeries, tavernas and a supermarket are around five minutes on foot, and Perivolos and Perissa black sand beaches are a short drive south.
In Emporio, in the south of Santorini, roughly 12 km from Fira, in the old castle quarter, a short walk from tavernas and shops and a short drive from the black sand beaches.
The hosts are happy to help with anything, from restaurant and supermarket tips to good deals for car rental, ATV rental and yacht tours around the island.
For our guests
A warm, hands-free walk through the villa, the rooftop, the village and the beaches, then a curated tour out to the island's highlights, from the old castle and Pyrgos to a winery, Ancient Akrotiri and the Red Beach. Guests scan the code or tap and listen, in their own time, with no app to install.
Good to know
Yes, a private jacuzzi on the rooftop terrace with a view over the village and the sea.
Up to 4 guests, with 1 bedroom.
Both. It is quiet, private and walkable to village amenities, comfortable for a couple or a small family of up to four.
A short drive to Perivolos and Perissa black sand beaches on the south coast.
Yes, fully renovated in 2023, keeping the Cycladic character, with a modern kitchen and full amenities.
Yes, they help with restaurant and supermarket tips and good deals for car rental, ATV rental and yacht tours around the island.
Your Santorini stay
Book directly with Santorini Treasures for the authentic Emporio experience, a private rooftop jacuzzi and the real Santorini.
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Rockside Villa sits in the old castle quarter of Emporio, in the south of Santorini, about 12 km from Fira.
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