Cactus is a luxury Santorini villa on slopes of the highest point of the island, under the Monastery of Profitis Ilias in Pyrgos. 1 of 4 exclusive units, set in the private grounds of an extensive terraced estate, on the lower level. This is a retreat of peace and tranquility, of local plants and trees, of stylish modern living blended with nature, for those who want to enjoy their honeymoon and Santorini from above.
As you drive up the side of the mountain and see the monastery above you and Perissa laid out below, you come to the gates of the terraced private estate. Cactus is on the lower slopes and up external steps, and at the back of the villa facing the sea is your private terrace. The terrace has the wow factor, the handcrafted infinity outdoor heated pool has a sunken lounge area, so nothing disturbs the views from inside the villa. There is a hammock for siestas, beanbag loungers, and a wooden table and dining chairs for al fresco eating under the sunshade, with curtains for extra privacy. The view is mesmerizing, seas, sky, clouds and if the weather is right the outline of Crete on the horizon.
Cactus is an open-plan Cycladic designer living space, full of bright white light and pale wood tones, the furniture and fittings are top class, with all the mod cons for luxury living. There is the kitchen and sitting area, and through the arch the king size bedroom with an anatomic mattress and pillow menu for the perfect sleep. The stylish double bathroom has walk-in large rain shower and double washbasin, luxury bath products and robes & slippers, everything you need for upscale pampering and revitalization.
The organic vegetable and herb garden produce is used by the chef for the feast-like breakfast served to you each morning, you can also pick the herbs for your own culinary use. If you can leave your private enclave, call our concierge who knows all the best things to see and do on the island.
The Profitis Ilias Monastery is on the highest point of the island of the island, 567 meters, on the top of the mountain of the same name. Visit the gardens of the monastery and the chapel, there is a small gift shop selling local craft products to support the cloistered monks who still live there today, and the panoramic views of the island are unparalleled.
Master bedroom with king size bed, A/C, walk-in closet, hair dryer, safe box, flatscreen SAT TV, access to jacuzzi terrace, sea view
1 bathroom with walk-in shower
Fully equipped open-plan kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine, refrigerator, freezer, MW oven and a separate wine cooler
Open plan living room with ceiling fan, dining table and chairs, sofa daybed
Outdoor heated infinity pool [heated up to 28°C] (17.5 sqm / 188 sq ft)
Outdoor sunken lounge
Hammock & sun loungers
Dining area with bench table
Sunshade
Herb garden
Private parking
Our dedication to professionalism, resourcefulness, and creativity is the cornerstone of our identity, and it is what sets us apart in the world of exclusive travel services and villa rentals.
Our dedication to professionalism, resourcefulness, and creativity is the cornerstone of our identity, and it is what sets us apart in the world of exclusive travel services and villa rentals.
