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We are a young hospitality brand focused on delivering an authentic, inspiring and luxurious experience on Santorini

Explore Vima, explore Santorini


who we are

Martine & SEBASTIAN

We are an international couple that has its roots in the Netherlands and in Greece. While working all over the world we met on a business trip and decided to start exploring the world together. We both loved living in Amsterdam, enjoying the hectic but at the same time laid-back lifestyle. Ultimately though, we get most of our creative energy from being outdoors, close to the sea and under the sun - which is why we live between the Netherlands and Santorini, Greece.

Dreaming big

We strive to inspire by giving a different point of view. To take you out of the usual and bring you to a place you couldn’t imagine living in. With our passion and attention to detail within all corners of the house, each property transforms from a house into a home. And slowly slowly throughout your stay the surroundings become so familiar - we believe that you will change from being a visitor to becoming a local.

Get in touch


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    OUR CREATIONS

    VIMA SUITES

    traditional

    modern

    LUXURY

    Vima Suites is a set of four traditional caves on the highest point of the village sharing one spacious patio with shade from the ever-blooming pink bougainvillea. Two of them have been converted into comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and panoramic view over the village and the Aegean Sea. The other two convert into a common space / kitchen and a lush indoor pool to provide luxury and comfort combining traditional architecture and modern elements.

    PERSONS

    TYPE

    highlight

    style

    Size (In/out)

    4

    house

    cave pool

    luxury

    55 / 40 SQM

    read more

    VIMA VILLA

    traditional

    modern

    LUXURY

    The local techniques were guiding us during the design of Vima Villa, while we added modern elements to create a unique atmosphere. The soft shapes of the built furniture blend into the scenery while materials like wood and marble contrast the white. The spacious patio invites you to unwind in the shade of the vine while the hot tub provides a relaxing refresher with a panoramic view over the Aegean Sea.

    PERSONS

    TYPE

    highlight

    style

    Size (In/out)

    4

    house

    hot tub

    luxury

    45 / 25 SQM

    Read more

    VIMA Home

    traditional

    modern

    Cozy

    Vima Home has been a family home for centuries. We carefully renovated the property by combining modern elements with the traditional space design to create a unique experience. The organic shapes of the cave-style rooms create a cozy atmosphere in the interior, while the patio of the villa invites you to relax under the colorful Bougainvillea or to daydream overlooking the Aegean Sea.

    PERSONS

    TYPE

    highlight

    style

    Size (In/out)

    4

    house

    patio

    cozy

    50 / 35 SQM

    Read more

    Image

    We are a young hospitality brand focused on delivering an authentic, inspiring and luxurious experience on Santorini

    Explore Vima, explore Santorini


    Design

    our Philosophy

    Our design philosophy is based on the things that inspire us. Clear lines, symmetry and the use of bold but matte colors particularly found in the Nordic design give a space a cozy feeling and distinctive style without overwhelming it. That fits into the environment that surrounds Vima, which is a centuries-old village that was built using bare rocks. The old masters created cave-houses with organic shapes that were purposeful but yet beautiful. The cleanliness of the Nordic design highlights the simplistic shapes of the caves creating a perfect balance between the old and new.

    Made by locals

    Many of the items present in our houses are conceptually designed and prototyped by ourselves. For the actual creation of these decorational but also functional objects we consult our friends, local Santorinian artists. Together we finetune the choice of materials and shapes to ultimately create a unique piece of furniture that give the houses its personal charachter. 



    Our santorini

    A hidden gem

    The traditional village of Emporio is located on the Southern part of Santorini and is yet untouched by mass tourism. Its picturesque white-washed houses have been built around the medieval castle and the church of Holy Mary on the top of the hill, creating a uniquely cozy and laid back atmosphere surrounded by locals. While the priest is calling for prayer on Sunday, you can hear the goats descending from the mountain with their bells ringing gently.

    IN HARMONY

    Out of respect to the village and its inhabitants we take responsibility towards sustainable tourism. We have taken measures to install solar powered hot water, smart hot tub functionality and water / energy saving electrical appliances across our properties to decrease our environmental footprint without compromising comfort. Additionally we don't use strong chemical detergents in cleaning as well as hot tub appliances and provide complimentary re-usable linen bags to our guests.


    Image

    We are a young hospitality brand focused on delivering an authentic, inspiring and luxurious experience on Santorini

    Explore vima

    who we are

    Martine & SEBASTIAN

    We are an international couple that has its roots in the Netherlands and in Greece. While working all over the world we met on a business trip and decided to start exploring the world together. We both loved living in Amsterdam, enjoying the hectic but at the same time laid-back lifestyle. Ultimately though, we get most of our creative energy from being outdoors, close to the sea and under the sun - which is why we live between the Netherlands and Santorini, Greece.

    Dreaming big

    We strive to inspire by giving a different point of view. To take you out of the usual and bring you to a place you couldn’t imagine living in. With our passion and attention to detail within all corners of the house, each property transforms from a house into a home. And slowly slowly throughout your stay the surroundings become so familiar - we believe that you will change from being a visitor to becoming a local.

    Get in touch


      This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

      who we are

      Martine & SEBASTIAN

      We are an international couple that has its roots in the Netherlands and in Greece. While working all over the world we met on a business trip and decided to start exploring the world together. We both loved living in Amsterdam, enjoying the hectic but at the same time laid-back lifestyle. Ultimately though, we get most of our creative energy from being outdoors, close to the sea and under the sun - which is why we live between the Netherlands and Santorini, Greece.

      Dreaming big

      We strive to inspire by giving a different point of view. To take you out of the usual and bring you to a place you couldn’t imagine living in. With our passion and attention to detail within all corners of the house, each property transforms from a house into a home. And slowly slowly throughout your stay the surroundings become so familiar - we believe that you will change from being a visitor to becoming a local.

      Get in touch


        This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

        Our creations

        We have created three unique houses that are fundamentally different in their character but share the same principle. They have been created with respect for the village, its inhabitants and the surrounding architecture. Experience the magic for yourselves.

        VIMA SUITES

        traditional

        modern

        LUXURY

        Vima Suites is a set of four traditional caves on the highest point of the village sharing one spacious patio with shade from the ever-blooming pink bougainvillea. Two of them have been converted into comfortable bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and panoramic view over the village and the Aegean Sea. The other two convert into a common space / kitchen and a lush indoor pool to provide luxury and comfort combining traditional architecture and modern elements.

        PERSONS

        TYPE

        highlight

        style

        Size (In/out)

        4

        house

        cave pool

        luxury

        55 / 40 SQM

        read more

        VIMA VILLA

        traditional

        modern

        LUXURY

        The local techniques were guiding us during the design of Vima Villa, while we added modern elements to create a unique atmosphere. The soft shapes of the built furniture blend into the scenery while materials like wood and marble contrast the white. The spacious patio invites you to unwind in the shade of the vine while the hot tub provides a relaxing refresher with a panoramic view over the Aegean Sea.

        PERSONS

        TYPE

        highlight

        style

        Size (In/out)

        4

        house

        hot tub

        luxury

        45 / 25 SQM

        Read more

        VIMA Home

        traditional

        modern

        Cozy

        Vima Home has been a family home for centuries. We carefully renovated the property by combining modern elements with the traditional space design to create a unique experience. The organic shapes of the cave-style rooms create a cozy atmosphere in the interior, while the patio of the villa invites you to relax under the colorful Bougainvillea or to daydream overlooking the Aegean Sea.

        PERSONS

        TYPE

        highlight

        style

        Size (In/out)

        4

        house

        PATIO

        CoZY

        50 / 35 SQM

        Read more

        Design

        OUR philosophy

        Our design philosophy is based on the things that inspire us. Clear lines, symmetry and the use of bold but matte colors particularly found in the Nordic design give a space a cozy feeling and distinctive style without overwhelming it. That fits into the environment that surrounds Vima, which is a centuries-old village that was built using bare rocks. The old masters created cave-houses with organic shapes that were purposeful but yet beautiful. The cleanliness of the Nordic design highlights the simplistic shapes of the caves creating a perfect balance between the old and new.

        made by locals

        Many of the items present in our houses are conceptually designed and prototyped by ourselves. For the actual creation of these decorational but also functional objects we consult our friends, local Santorinian artists. Together we finetune the choice of materials and shapes to ultimately create a unique piece of furniture that give the houses its personal charachter. 

        Our santorini

        a hidden gem

        The traditional village of Emporio is located on the Southern part of Santorini and is yet untouched by mass tourism. Its picturesque white-washed houses have been built around the medieval castle and the church of Holy Mary on the top of the hill, creating a uniquely cozy and laid back atmosphere surrounded by locals. While the priest is calling for prayer on Sunday, you can hear the goats descending from the mountain with their bells ringing gently.

        In harmony

        Out of respect to the village and its inhabitants we take responsibility towards sustainable tourism. We have taken measures to install solar powered hot water, smart hot tub functionality and water / energy saving electrical appliances across our properties to decrease our environmental footprint without compromising comfort. Additionally we don't use strong chemical detergents in cleaning as well as hot tub appliances and provide complimentary re-usable linen bags to our guests.

        Our Santorini

        A hidden gem

        The traditional village of Emporio is located on the Southern part of Santorini and is yet untouched by mass tourism. Its picturesque white-washed houses have been built around the medieval castle and the church of Holy Mary on the top of the hill, creating a uniquely cozy and laid back atmosphere surrounded by locals. While the priest is calling for prayer on Sunday, you can hear the goats descending from the mountain with their bells ringing gently.

        in harmony

        Out of respect to the village and its inhabitants we take responsibility towards sustainable tourism. We have taken measures to install solar powered hot water, smart hot tub functionality and water / energy saving electrical appliances across our properties to decrease our environmental footprint without compromising comfort. Additionally we don't use strong chemical detergents in cleaning as well as hot tub appliances and provide complimentary re-usable linen bags to our guests.