If you fancy living somewhere a little different, take some inspiration from these incredible cave homes. Rustic and unique, they have all the creature comforts you'll ever need, with just a little added magic. Click or scroll to step inside the most beautiful cavernous homes in the world...

In 1985, a couple purchased 37 acres of land in rural Bisbee, Arizona, before setting about designing a house that was a little bit out of the ordinary. Using a Swedish mining technique, they carved a hole into the mountainside, constructing a high-altitude home inside the enormous cavity. The result is an incredible cave home that's unlike anything you might have seen before. 

The weatherproof property previously featured on HGTV's Extreme Homes and benefits from an unusual yet tranquil interior. The cave's natural rock walls take centre stage, while simple furnishings and stone flooring impart a sense of cosiness. Spanning an impressive 2,500 square feet, there are no windows in the house, yet every space still manages to feel light and airy.

The weird and wonderful home boasts three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a rustic kitchen, a laundry room, office, dining area and a spiral staircase that leads to a lofted bedroom. Outside, there are plenty of natural hot pools built into the rock face – the perfect place to soak up the scenery. Cleverly, the boulders surrounding the home keep its internal temperature constant, even during the freezing winters.

We absolutely adore the home's tropical-themed bathroom, too! Yet best of all, the property offers endless land in the Mule Mountains, where unforgettable scenery can be savoured. Despite its unique aesthetic and show-stopping views, the house has been on and off the market since 2007. In that time, it's only managed to attract one buyer and was last listed in March 2020 for $998,500 (£826k).

Not just any regular cave, The Rockhouse Retreat in Worcestershire, UK, was created by hand-sculpting an 800-year-old sandstone escarpment. Over 70 tonnes of rock was excavated over nine months to complete the construction, which needed a lot of manpower. In fact, it's Britain’s first 21st century cave house.

Featured on the UK homebuilding TV show Grand Designs, this quirky dwelling was completed in 2015 and is set on three acres of unspoilt land. Blending contemporary style and comfort with natural structures, the interior features a number of extra upgrades that you wouldn't expect to find in a cave.

The owner, Angelo Mastropietro, spent around £179,000 ($219k) on the amazing conversion project, but it was well worth it. The bedroom features a king-size bed, and the shower and dressing room has luxurious underfloor heating for the colder months. 

Far from a damp cave, the home is dotted with ambient lighting, giving it a cosy feel. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, a music docking station and an outdoor kitchen terrace with a grill and firepit, where you can dine alfresco. If you've fallen in love, you can book a stay in the secret holiday home anytime you like!

The cliffs of Santorini, Greece, are dotted with cave homes and it is exactly this that makes the island so very Instagramable! According to local experts, the area's cave houses, or yposkafa, which translates to “dug into a rock”, were created during a time of great poverty. Those who couldn't afford to build their houses on top of the hill had to come up with an alternative solution. Building into the rock itself was affordable, but also resulted in incredible homes like this one...

Known as Demeter Cave House, this gorgeous property is truly jaw-dropping. While we don't know when it was first built, we do know that many of Santorini's underground dwellings are more than 1,000 years old. Yet, thanks to a thorough makeover, this one is entirely modern. The secluded property lies on a hillside in Pyrgos, allowing for unobstructed views over Mount Profitis and the Aegean Sea.

Inside, the home boasts rugged, curving walls that have been whitewashed, allowing the modern furnishings to add pops of colour. There’s an open-plan lounge, a dining room, a kitchen and a king-sized bedroom with beautiful arch-shaped windows and a barrel ceiling. There’s even an outdoor heated jacuzzi and a panoramic rooftop where you can pull up a chair and soak up the scenery.

Yet the home's pièce de résistance might well be its luxurious bathroom. The luxe space is dark and brooding, but also entirely sophisticated. The room comes with a couple’s rain shower for romantic evenings in. Thanks to Coolstays, you can spend the night here whenever you want!

Nestled in a natural cavern, high within a bluff overlooking the valley, Beckham Creek Cave in Arkansas describes itself as being 'unlike any other place on earth'. Completely remodelled with slick contemporary furnishings, the cave-style home is set within a private 260-acre resort.

The 5,572-square-foot cave house lies in the Ozark Mountains, just minutes from the Buffalo National River. Inside, there are cavernous ceilings that seem to go on forever, walls of rugged rock and even a natural waterfall in the centre of the open-plan living room.

There's a lounge, a kitchen, a dining room, 19 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms. Why so big? Well, the property was actually originally designed as a fallout shelter. Celestial Tea co-founder, John Hay, purchased the cave in 1983, at the height of the threat of nuclear war between the USSR and the USA. Hay believed the cave would make a perfect doomsday shelter, and we can't help but agree!

According to a 1988 article in People, Hay purchased the 240-acre spread for $146,000 (£120k) but went on to spend $2 million (£1.6m) converting the cave into a fortress-like shelter that could survive any disaster. Far from being ugly and uninviting, every single interior space is entirely dreamy. Just look at the master suite! The property hit the market in late 2017 for a cool $2.75 million (£2.2m), however the listing was later removed without finding a buyer.

Over in the quiet village of El Batan in Tenerife, you'll find this characterful cave home. The property is positioned high in the heart of Anaga Rural Park, a mountainous area formed by a volcanic eruption between seven and nine million years ago. The area was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015 and we can certainly understand why. The cave home itself is also pretty worthy of protecting. Let's take a closer look...

According to the Airbnb listing, a 93-year-old local called Señor Isidro carved the charming caves with his own hands, before selling the property on to be used as a space to store wine production machinery. Later, it was renovated into the house we see today. A restored antique wine press, which was handmade by the previous owner, now welcomes any guests at the front gate.

The amazing property is divided in four caverns – one that houses the living room and kitchen, and three that harbour bedrooms. Contemporary and filled with natural light, the interior allows the cave’s natural curves and edges to take centre stage when it comes to design. For example, in the main bedroom an exposed section of cave wall acts as the ultimate headboard!

Highlights include the home’s cosy lounge and gorgeous bathroom – which boasts an infrared sauna! Outside, there’s also a lovely balcony that enjoys uninterrupted views across the surrounding parklands. Fancy staying here? Then head over to Airbnb!

We know what you're thinking – there’s no way that this boulder-like home is real. Well, you'd be wrong. Located in the Bavarian-styled village of Leavenworth, in Washington, USA, this one-of-a-kind home might look unappealing, but as soon as you step inside you'll be blown away...

That's right, the interior of this surreal home is a far cry from the façade! Located in the Cascade Mountains, this property is part boulder, part cave, resulting in amazing rooms with high ceilings, exposed rock walls, unusual alcoves and quirky built-ins. 

Inside, there's a living room, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Modern and light-filled, despite not really having many windows, the property would make for an awesome doomsday hideaway!

There's also an amazing cavern hot tub, where guests of the holiday home can take a dip. This area is the most cave-like of all the interior spaces, thanks to the huge surrounding boulders that have been left untouched.

With endless curb appeal and a truly stunning interior, this could well be the world's most beautiful cave house. Designed by Spanish architectural firm, Ummo Estudio, Casa Tierra was built directly into the limestone wall, on the site of a former quarry. The quarry itself dates back to the Roman era, meaning the property itself is the perfect blend of old and new. Let's head inside...

According to the property's Airbnb listing – that's right, you can stay here – Casa Tierra is the only cave home in Córdoba, making it one of the most exclusive pieces of real estate in Andalusia. The interior of the residence is far more luxurious than you might expect, with polished concrete floors, whitewashed elements, modern furniture and, of course, plenty of exposed natural stone.

Inside, you'll find an open-plan living area, a dining zone, a chic kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom. The bathroom actually opens directly onto the garden and outdoor terrace, which is surrounded by a 32,000-square-foot circular garden, complete with a swimming pool. Throughout you'll find a harmonious combination of stone, marble, steel, glass and concrete, resulting in modern and high-end living spaces that feel entirely inviting.

The home's underground position also means it maintains an ambient temperature all year round, making it highly sustainable. In fact, even during the height of summer, the interior will get no hotter than 20ºC, or 68ºF. We don't know about you, but we're totally sold!

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