1864 The Sea Captain’s House
Oia
847 02 Santorini
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1864 The Sea Captain’s House, a listed property built in 1864 by a prosperous ship-owning family, is one of the best preserved historical mansions on the cliff of Santorini. It has three elegant and luxuriously appointed suites with wide plank floors and immensely high cross-vaulted ceilings. They are furnished with lovely antiques and locally handcrafted items. Thanks to American-born owner Tony Mosiman this tiny, and extremely romantic, hotel has a homey, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

The young staff offer an impeccable service, ranging from breakfast ‘on demand’ (wherever, whatever and whenever!) and spa and massage treatments, to small gestures such as a candle-lit suite waiting for you when you come ‘home’ after dark. Tony has two excellent restaurants nearby (Ambrosia and Ambrosia & Nectar), so make sure you stay for at least two nights and try them both!

Tony also has a small, self-catering house, perfect if you want a combination of luxury and privacy, especially if you stay longer than just a couple of nights and you want to be able to prepare a meal every once in a while. This "House of Falling Stars", is done in an elegant and charming style; it's a very romantic hideaway. The house is open-plan and has a four-poster bed in the main space and a mezzanine where two more people can sleep. It has a small  terrace with an amazing view over the caldera.
 


What makes it special to me:

The homey, welcoming feeling. I don’t think there are many places on the caldera that offer this combination of very personal service and luxury. I really felt at home here.


But what you should keep in mind:

There’s no pool (though the rooftop Jacuzzi makes up for it!). In the house of Falling Stars you may get some noise from a nearby terrace.

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OwnerTony Mosiman
Address Oia
847 02 Santorini
Opening period:

From early March until the end of November; other periods upon request.

Children:Children over 12 years old are welcome.
Dogs:Not allowed
Credit cards: VISA, MASTERCARD
Accommodation2 suites for 2 persons with sea view
1 suite for up to 4 or 5 persons with private terrace (Captain's Suite)
1 house for up to 4 persons with a small kitchen, private terrace (House of Falling Stars)
 

The Venetian Suite and the Sailing Sea Suite are for two people. They share a terrace. The Captain's Suite can be used by up to four or five persons. It has its own terrace. The House of Falling Stars is for up to four persons and has a small private terrace.   

Prices:

 

Accommodation 
type
Special Island Rate
 
Book/Pay/Relax Rate
 
Celebration VIsit Rate
 
  Low Mid High Low Mid High Mid High
Falling Stars 156 198 258 198 238 298 278 338 
Venetian Suite 188 238 312 218 268 348 328 408
Sailing Sea Suite 226 274 346 256 304 384 364 444
Captain's Suite 238 284 358 268 314 396 374 456
Terrace Suite (Venetian and Sailing Sea Suite together)  398 530 668  458  590  738 710  858
Extra person (Falling Stars and Captain's Suite 50 50 50 50 50 50  50  50 

  • Prices in Euro per unit, for two persons (four persons for Terrace Suite), per night (taxes included).
  • Low season: March and November. Middle season: April and 9-31 October. High season: 1 May to 8 Oct.
  • Special Island Rate includes continental-island breakfast terrace service, in room WiFi, complimentary juices and mineral water. Roundtrip Transfers per couple at 76 euro. 
  • Book & Pay & Relax Rate includes full American champagne "Lazy Breakfast" Terrace Service, 5% Savings on Massage Treatments, in room WiFi, complimentary juices and mineral water. Roundtrip Transfers per couple at 38 euro.
  • Celebration Visit Daily Rate includes full American champagne "Lazy Breakfast" Terrace Service, 5% Savings on Massage Treatments,  Roundtrip Transfers, in room WiFi, complimentary juices and mineral water
  • The above prices are may be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed when you make a reservation enquiry.

 

Reservation policy:

A deposit of 10% of the total price of the stay is required at the time of booking. The hotel requires prepayment of the remaining amount either by bank deposit or by credit card.

Cancellation policy:

The 10% deposit paid online at the time of booking is non-refundable. If you have booked the Special Island or the Book/Pay/Relax rates, normally no refund is made either. (It is strongly advised to take out a cancellation insurance at the time of booking). If you have booked the Celebration Visit rate, the following cancellation fees apply:
45 days or more prior to arrival results in a 12% service fee of the stay
30 to 44 days prior to arrival results in a 25% fee
14 to 29 days prior to arrival results in a 50% fee
7 to 13 days prior to Arrival results in a 75% fee
within 6 days of arrival results in 100% of the stay
no-show or departure prior to your scheduled departure date will result in a 100% charge
If however another guest replaces your cancellation you will only be charged the 12% service fee
Cancellations or late arrivals due to strikes, weather conditions or similar unforeseen circumstances are subject to the above cancellation policies without exception.

Room facilities

En-suite luxurious bathroom with Jacuzzi (shower in the House of Falling Stars)

Telephone

DVD

CD Player

Small kitchen (House of Falling Stars only)

Complementary mini-bar with soft drinks

Hairdryer

Safe

Other facilities

Sitting room with a small library

Internet

Finnish sauna

Pedicure

In-house spa and massage

Rooftop Jacuzzi (‘soak in the view!’).

Tony has two ‘spare’ cars that guests can rent at attractive rates.

Normally there's breakfast only (served in your suite, on the terrace or in the sitting room, whenever you want it), but meals can be ordered from one of Tony’s restaurants. There are many places to eat at walking distance, including Tony's restaurants Ambrosia (fancy and very small, book ahead) and Ambrosia & Nectar (more easy going, serving salads, pasta dishes, modern Mediterranean dishes etc.)

The Sea Captain’s House enjoys a quiet setting in Oia (close to the ‘sunset castle’) just under the main marble-paved pathway that crosses the village. The views are absolutely stunning! The nearest parking is a couple of minutes on foot, with a few steps of course. The bus station is also within easy walking distance. The nearest beach is about 3 km.
 

The easiest way to get to Santorini is by plane - there are several flights per day from Athens. Arriving by ferry, however, is a wonderful experience and worth the extra hours spent at sea (there are high-speed boats that take about 4-5 hours from the port of Piraeus). If you let Tony know what time your ferry or plane arrives, he can arrange transport for you (normally not included in the price). You will be dropped off at a small parking, where you will be met by Tony. If you have a lot of luggage, he will arrange for a donkey taxi to carry your suitcases.

There is no place like Santorini. Once a circular, volcanic island, most of it collapsed into the sea around 1650 BC, after a literally earth-shattering eruption, leaving only a crescent-shaped rim and a smaller fragment around the world’s largest, sea-filled caldera. The utter beauty of the caldera – the staggering black, grey and red cliffs rising from the sea, whitewashed villages perched on top – have made Santorini one of the most romantic destinations in the world.

 

Fira is the capital of Santorini. It is pretty but it is just too much of everything, especially in the summer when during the day, cruise-shiploads of tourists cram into the narrow alleyways. The quieter alternative, Imerovigli, spectacularly crowns the highest point of the caldera, but this village has basically turned into a jam-packed settlement of hotels. In between the two, there is Firostefani. It is at walking distance from the bustling centre of Fira, but infinitely more quiet, and thus perfect if you want to be near the action, but not in the middle of it.

 

Oia is my favourite village on the cliff; here style and tradition go hand in hand. Old houses (many caved into the cliff) have been perfectly restored and those that were added recently blend in well; architectural controls are strict. There are some great places to eat, wonderful cafés and boutiques selling tasteful art and handicrafts. Situated behind Oia, Finikia is probably the only village on the island that has remained practically untouched by tourism. It doesn’t have the caldera views, but it is pretty, quiet and totally unspoilt.

 

One place you should absolutely go to is Amoudi, a tiny fishing port below Oia. Go for lunch or dinner, preferably at the taverna of Dimitris and (American) Joyce – it is magical. Inland, the village of Pyrgos is worth a visit. It is near the highest point of Santorini and the views are great. Of course you should go and explore the grey and red sandy beaches of the island; you can sign up for sailing trips; there are museums; wineries and archaeological sites you can visit; and if you’re in for some shopping, you will find lots of small shops and boutiques in Fira and in Oia, selling anything from simple souvenirs and crafts to designer wear and art.

 

Read here what others said about the hotel

We enjoyed our stay at falling stars very, very much from the first moment. We had a very warm welcome and loved our stay at falling stars. We had privacy for the little house just for us and a spectacular view from the balcony. We would love to visit Santorini again and would love to stay in this charming house again. It is also very convenient for families.

Irene B.
Dortmund, Germany
May 2007

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay at the Sea Captains House. The owner and employees were extremely friendly and accommodating. We were very impressed with the facility itself and I would recommend the Sea Captains House to friends.

Kristen S.
Chicago, US
March 2007

Our stay at Tony’s was just wonderful. One of the best place were we
ever stayed. Tony’s professionalism should be an example of how to run a small
luxury hotel.

Fabrizio P.
Paris, France
August 2006
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