Villa Santorini

About this listing

Come down the steps from Villa Santorini’s terrace to the sand and the cove opens in front of you, rocky points to either side and the water clear enough to see the bottom. The white-stucco villa sits on its own beachfront at Punta Minitas, arched and shuttered against the light in a Mediterranean style. Five bedrooms sleep ten, and an included cook handles all the meals.

Arched openings run along the seaward side of the house, so the living rooms read straight out to the pool and the water through the brick-floored rooms. A thatched palapa sits at the edge of the lawn with sofas under it, the place the group ends up between swims. Mornings, someone takes the steps down to the cove for the first swim while the rest are still at the long table indoors. A stone plunge sits out on the point above the rocks for anyone who wants the view with their soak. By evening the outdoor table is set on the terrace, the grill going and the sea flattening out past the palms.

Punta Minitas sits on the resort’s beachfront edge, a short ride from Minitas Beach and the Marina. Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, along with The Links and Dye Fore, is a short ride inland, with tee times through the on-site concierge and green fees paid at the pro shop. Villa Santorini is the villa to book when the group wants its own beach and a bright, breezy house to come back to after it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Villa Santorini have its own beach?

Yes. The villa sits on its own cove at Punta Minitas, with a sandy beach reached by steps from the terrace and rocky points to either side that keep the water calm and clear. It is a quiet, private stretch of shoreline rather than a public beach. Minitas Beach, the resort’s main beach club, is also a short ride away.

What is the villa’s style like?

Villa Santorini is built in a white-stucco Mediterranean style, with arched openings, blue shutters, and terracotta brick floors throughout. The living spaces open along the seaward side to the pool and the water, and the rooms are bright and airy, hung with colorful modern art. A thatched palapa and a coveside stone plunge sit out in the garden.

Is a cook included, and what does the cook prepare?

Yes. The cook prepares all the meals at the villa — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — tailored to the group’s preferences and any dietary needs. Meals can be served at the long indoor table, on the terrace by the pool, or out under the palapa. A housekeeper and waiter are included alongside the cook.

How close is the golf?

Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, is a short ride inland from Punta Minitas, along with The Links and Dye Fore. Tee times are arranged through the on-site concierge and green fees are paid at the pro shop. The villa is beachfront rather than golf-side, so the courses are a short cart or car ride away.

Staff Included

• Housekeeper
• Cook
• Waiter

Bed Configuration

• Bedroom 1 — King bed
• Bedroom 2 — King bed
• Bedroom 3 — Queen bed
• Bedroom 4 — King bed
• Bedroom 5 — Twin bed

Minimum Stays

• Low Season — 3 nights minimum
• High Season — 3 nights minimum
• Easter Week — 5 nights minimum
• Thanksgiving — 5 nights minimum
• Christmas & New Year — 10 nights minimum

Distances From Villa to Resort Amenities

• Minitas Beach Club — 0.6 mi / 1.0 km — Short ride
• The Marina — 1.5 mi / 2.4 km — Short ride
• Teeth of the Dog / The Links / Spa — 2.2 mi / 3.5 km — Short ride
• Equestrian Center — 2.2 mi / 3.5 km — Short ride
• Altos de Chavón / Dye Fore — 3.2 mi / 5.1 km — Drive
• Racquet Center — 3.3 mi / 5.3 km — Drive
• Shooting Center — 5.0 mi / 8.0 km — Drive

Distances are provided as a general guide and may vary by route within the resort.