110 sqm

Beautiful Firostefani is home to CAVE, a mesmerizing 110 square meter holiday residence birthed by an old cave house dug deep into the island’s volcanic soil, together with its twin, now an opposing, smaller villa named CLOUD. A front yard with two pools welcomes guests as a common space, while sliding door provides privacy, whenever needed. The residence features a sitting area, kitchen with a dining space, small bedroom-plus-bathroom, the main bedroom with its bathroom, an enchantingly hollow shower space, hammam and a dedicated room for massage and relaxation are set in a primitive, minimal and sculptural setting: With sharp lines and protruding volumes which could very well be tectonic leftovers from the excavation of the cave creating an odd, contrasting sense for the labyrinth-like space, color and materiality continue on the floor and walls, and shades gradually degrading in an utmost contemporary fashion, until a dark grey palette finally covers the room set deepest within. Built-in furniture complemented by marble and wood pieces exude the feeling of a natural “womb”, juxtaposed against the villa’s bright, open and cubistic exterior which provides guests with the opportunity to marvel at the wondrous views of the Caldera which almost seems within arm’s reach.