Villa Dio — An Iconic Villa Above Caldera

Santorini, Greece 4.9villa
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 6 guests

About this place

Welcome to Villa DIO, a private luxury villa perched on the highest point of Santorini, where breathtaking views of the iconic Caldera, the volcano, and the endless Aegean Sea become part of your everyday experience. Built on the edge of the island's dramatic cliffs, this exceptional villa invites you to experience the beauty, tranquility, and timeless charm that make Santorini one of the world's most unforgettable destinations. The space Inspired by the island's traditional Iposkafo (cave house) architecture, Villa DIO blends authentic Cycladic character with contemporary comfort. Crisp white walls, elegant minimal design, and the ever-changing colors of the famous Santorini sunset create an atmosphere of serenity, luxury, and effortless relaxation. The villa comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests across its 3 beautifully designed minimalist bedrooms. The inviting living room is designed for relaxing together and features a 55" Smart TV and a Sonos Bluetooth speaker, perfect for enjoying your favorite movies or streaming music. Adjacent to the living room, a beautiful marble dining table comfortably seats up to four guests, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the iconic Santorini Caldera. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare breakfast, lunch or dinners. The villa features 3 beautifully appointed bedrooms: • Bedroom 1 features two twin beds (90 × 200 cm) that can be converted into a king-size bed upon request. The room includes A/C, a 43" Smart TV, a closet, a suitcase stand, blackout curtains, a safe, and direct access to the pool area. • Bedroom 2 features a Queen-size bed (1.60 × 2.00). The room includes A/C, a 23" Smart TV, an open closet, a suitcase stand, shutters and window with seaview. • Bedroom 3 features a Queen-size bed (1.60 × 2.00). The room includes A/C, a 43" Smart TV, an open closet, a suitcase stand, shutters, a safe and window with seaview. The villa offers Molton Brown bathroom amenities. Step outside to your private heated infinity pool, where the horizon seems to disappear into the sea. The outdoor space offers: • A 23 sq.m heated infinity pool with 1.50 m depth. The use of the pool heating system can be arranged with an additional charge of €90 per day; required 5 days advance notice and needs to be used for the entire stay • An outdoor shower • 4 sunbeds & 1 daybed • A seating area under a pergola • A dining area for up to 6 guests under a pergola Spend your mornings enjoying coffee with panoramic views, your afternoons basking in the Mediterranean sunshine, and your evenings watching the sky transform into shades of gold, pink, and crimson as the sun sets over the Caldera. Guest access The villa is located on the spectacular cliffs of Santorini's Caldera, one of the island's most iconic locations. As with most properties built along the Caldera, access to the villa involves a number of steps. While this unique setting is what makes the views so extraordinary, guests with limited mobility or difficulty using stairs may wish to consider this when booking. Services included in your stay • Daily housekeeping service (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) • Pool maintenance service • Porter service for luggage assistance • Complimentary arrival and departure transfers • Personalized concierge service before and during your stay Services upon request (additional charge) • Private chef for breakfast, lunch, or dinner • Grocery pre-stocking and provisioning • Private airport or port transfers • Private boat cruises and yacht charters • Wine tours, island experiences, and guided excursions • In-villa wellness treatments and massage service House rules • Check-in after 3:00 PM, checkout before 11:00 AM • 6 guests maximum • Free cancellation for 24 hours. After that, the reservation is non-refundable.

What this place offers

Scenic views
Sea view
Beach view
Harbor view
Pool view
Housekeeping available every day
Private outdoor pool — open 24 hours, heated, infinity
Kitchen — space where guests can cook their own meals
Wifi
TV with premium cable
Central air conditioning
Heating
Roundtrip airport transfer
Property manager
Luggage dropoff allowed
Long term stays allowed
Hair dryer
Molton Brown shampoo
Molton Brown conditioner
Molton Brown body soap
Outdoor shower
Hot water
Shower gel
Essentials — towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Hangers
Bed linens
Cotton linens
Extra pillows and blankets
Room-darkening shades
Iron
Drying rack for clothing
Safe
Clothing storage: closet
Ironing board
Ethernet connection
Sonos sound system
Pack 'n play/travel crib — available upon request
Sheets provided
Folding or convertible high chair — available upon request
Children's dinnerware
Board games
Babysitter recommendations
Smoke alarm
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Security system
Refrigerator
Cooking basics — pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
Dishes and silverware
Dishwasher
PITSOS electric stove
PITSOS stainless steel single oven
Hot water kettle
Coffee maker — drip coffee maker, espresso machine
Wine glasses
Toaster
Baking sheet
Dining table
Coffee
Private entrance
Separate street or building entrance
Laundromat nearby
Boat
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Sun loungers
Free street parking
Single level home — no stairs in home
Gated property

Where you'll be

Santorini, Greece

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What's nearby

Fira — Santorini's capital

Town · 10 min drive

Imerovigli Village & Skaros Rock

Landmark · 5 min drive

Oia Village & Sunset Point

Landmark · 20 min drive

Santorini National Airport (JTR)

Airport · 20 min drive

Ammoudi Bay

Beach & Harbor · 20 min drive

Red Beach & Ancient Akrotiri

Beach & Archaeology · 25 min drive

Reviews

Confirmed real Merca Stays Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

6 reviews

Cleanliness10.0
Accuracy10.0
Check-in10.0
Communication10.0
Location10.0
Value9.6
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Michael

🇺🇸United States

"We stayed a full week with our teenagers and it was flawless. Fast wifi meant I could work a couple of mornings from the terrace, while the kids lived in the pool. The villa is a s…"

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Amélie

🇫🇷France

"An iconic villa in every sense. We booked for our anniversary and the team made it magical — the porter carried our luggage down the steps, the housekeeping was discreet and thorou…"

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Stefan

🇩🇪Germany

"We traveled with friends and the villa was perfect for our group of six. Each of the three bedrooms is beautifully minimalist, quiet and cool, with blackout curtains in the twin ro…"

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Charlotte

🇬🇧United Kingdom

"Villa DIO exceeded every expectation. Perched at the highest point of the caldera, the views from the heated infinity pool are simply unreal — we spent every sunset in the water wa…"

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Giulia

🇮🇹Italy

"Beautiful, serene villa with postcard views. The architecture is stunning and the outdoor spaces are even better in person. Two small notes: there are quite a few steps down to the…"

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Daan

🇳🇱Netherlands

"The photos don't lie — Villa DIO is exactly as pictured, if not better. We booked a private chef for one evening and the dinner under the sail shade with the village lights below w…"

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House rules

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from After 3:00 PM

Check-out

until Before 11:00 AM

Minimum age

18 years

Smoking

Non-smoking

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