Etouri Vacation Rental Management, founded in 2012 by Kostas Vasilakis, manages over 290 handpicked villas across Crete and is expanding into other iconic Greek destinations, including Athens. Our unwavering commitment to strict villa quality control and exceptional, personalized service has earned us awards for excellence in vacation rentals and concierge services in both 2024 and 2025. Let us help you create lifelong memories in Greece!

The Elysium Caved Villas complex unfolds across the hillside above Agia Pelagia, offering sweeping views of Dia Island and the endless blue of the Cretan Sea. The residences are carved like contemporary caves, embedded into the earth, where the architecture seems to emerge naturally from the landscape, creating an atmosphere of tranquility, coolness, and inner serenity, a return to a primordial way of dwelling. The architecture combines exposed concrete, local stone, weathered steel, wood, and polished cement surfaces, creating a minimalist yet sensuous ambiance. The landscaping, inspired by the native vegetation and aromatic plants of Crete, integrates the essence of the local environment into the everyday living experience. Light plays a central role, revealing textures, reflections, and carefully crafted details with precision. Water is at the heart of the experience: private infinity pools visually merge with the horizon, while integrated waterfalls create a calm, multisensory atmosphere inspired by ancient Greek water rituals and traditions of wellbeing. Each villa is inspired by a local aromatic herb and welcomes guests with a signature herbal infusion, connecting them to the spirit of Crete and its culture of hospitality. At Elysium, luxury is expressed through simplicity and intentional design, creating a place where guests can slow down, reconnect, and experience a contemporary sanctuary shaped by nature. Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at 15euros per night from April to October and 4euros per night from November to March, payable upon check in.

Perched on a serene hillside of Agia Pelagia, Elysium Caved Villas offers a breathtaking retreat overlooking the dazzling northern coastline. With panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, the scenic shores of Agia Pelagia, Ligaria, and Made Port, as well as the iconic Dia Island on the horizon, every moment here is infused with natural beauty. A short drive takes you to some of the island’s most enchanting beaches, including Agia Pelagia, Ligaria, Made, Palaikastro, Pantanassa, and Helidoni. These well-organized beaches feature sunbeds and umbrellas, and at the larger ones, you’ll find supermarkets, restaurants, convenience stores, and even a pharmacy—everything you need for a relaxing day by the sea.