Rockside Villa
Emporio, Santorini · Greece · a renovated Cycladic villa in a medieval castle village
★ 4.96 · 181 reviews on Airbnb
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About Rockside Villa
Rockside Villa is a traditional Cycladic house in the heart of Emporio, the historic castle village of Santorini, renovated in 2023. You get quiet cobbled lanes and real village life, with Emporio and its old church tower on one side and the Aegean stretching out on the other.
It sleeps 4 in 1 bedroom, with a private rooftop jacuzzi looking over the village and the sea, a modern kitchen and everything you need for a longer stay. It is the authentic Santorini, quiet and private, at a fraction of caldera-front prices.
What is here
The comforts of the villa.
What guests say
A few of the 181 reviews, rated 4.96 out of 5 on Airbnb.
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.
The area
Emporio sits on the quieter south of the island, close to the best of Santorini.
- Emporio castle village medieval old quarter, on the doorstep
- Perissa & Perivolos black-sand beaches, about 10 min
- Red Beach near Akrotiri
- Ancient Thera on Mesa Vouno
- Akrotiri excavations & castle Bronze Age site
- The volcano & Nea Kameni caldera boat trips
- Archaeological Museum of Thera in Fira
Nearby places pulled from OpenStreetMap for this location. Distances by road.
Getting there
Rockside Villa is in Emporio, in the south of Santorini.Nearest airport: Santorini (JTR), about 15 minutes by road.
By ferry: Athinios port, about 20 minutes away.
Around the island: Fira and Oia on the caldera are a short drive north.
Listen to the Rockside audio guide
We made a narrated audio guide for Rockside, a warm walk-through of the villa and Emporio that guests listen to on their phone. Have a listen.