Everything to know before you see Villa Serenity in person
Five suites carved into the caldera wall, a season of restoration behind it, and one owner considering offers. Here's the detail that doesn't fit on a listing page.
A captain's house, hollowed by hand and rebuilt by design
Villa Serenity started life in the 19th century as a cave-house dug into the caldera by a Santorini sea captain. The bones — barrel-vaulted ceilings, volcanic stone walls — are original.
The 2019 restoration added a cantilevered pool deck and floor-to-ceiling glass, but every material inside is still local: Naxos marble, lime plaster, olive wood underfoot.
Numbers that speak for the villa
What's included
A short brief on how the villa actually runs, from someone who's stayed a season.
Heated infinity pool
12m, cantilevered over the caldera, lit low after dark so it doesn't wash out the stars.
Resident villa manager
On-site from 7am, reachable by phone through the night. Not a call centre.
Private chef, on request
Cycladic tasting menus sourced from the Thirassia morning boats.
Fibre wifi, whole villa
Mesh-covered including the lower terrace — tested, not assumed.
Airport & port transfer
Private driver included both ways, 25 minutes from JTR.
Gated, private access
Single stone stairway down from the caldera path — no through traffic.
Explore the floor plan
Have any questions?
Yes — the sale includes all furniture, fixtures, and the kitchen equipment, along with the pool systems and mechanical plant. A small list of personal items is excluded and will be confirmed before closing.
Yes. The property holds an active short-term rental licence and a returning guest base. The current booking calendar and revenue history are available under NDA to qualified buyers.
The resident villa manager and housekeeping team are willing to stay on with new ownership. The private chef works on a request basis and is not part of the permanent staff.
A single gated stone stairway connects the villa to the caldera path — there's no vehicle access to the property itself, so luggage and deliveries are carried down by the villa team.