House in Virgin Islands (U.S.)
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About this house rental
Part of The Serena Group hospitality collection, Villa Serena is your island home away from home — a beautifully designed ocean-view retreat with a prime location on Water Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Created for comfort, privacy, and effortless island living, the villa accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and offers sweeping views, lush gardens, curated interiors, and exceptional amenities rarely found in Caribbean homes.
The Villa & Outdoor Living
Villa Serena is bright, open, and thoughtfully designed for gathering, relaxing, and enjoying the beauty of the Caribbean.
Open-concept living and dining areas with ocean views
Expansive outdoor living spaces overlooking the sea
Outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and barbecue
Private pool and a Hot Spring hot tub (seats 5)
Lush tropical gardens, murals, and landscaped grounds
Outdoor surfboard-style shower for rinsing off after the beach
The Primary Master Suite — A Private Owner’s Retreat
The nearly 700 sq ft primary suite feels like a private owner’s retreat within the villa:
King bed with Tempur-Pedic mattress
Sitting area and dedicated desk/workspace
Queen sleeper sofa ideal for two children
Smart TV and Sonos Soundbar
Ocean views and abundant natural light
Spacious ensuite bathroom
Walk-in closet with in-room safe and washer/dryer.
A Kitchen Designed for Gathering
The chef’s kitchen is a centerpiece of the home and fully equipped for entertaining and family meals.
Oversized waterfall kitchen island with barstool seating
ULine Wine/Beverage fridge and ULine commercial ice maker
Bar area featuring a Bartesian cocktail machine for effortless cocktails
High-end appliances including KitchenAid Gas Range and Commercial hood
Nespresso Virtuoso Coffee Machine, Electric Tea Kettle, Breville Precision Brewer Coffee Machine
Sous Vide, Panini Grill, Vitamix Blender, Ninja Ice Cream Maker
Specialty Le Creuset cookware, baking tools, and even a huge collection of cookie cutters for making holiday treats and Christmas cookies together
Living & Dining Room
The spacious living room offers ample, comfortable seating for up to 10 guests, a Smart TV, and a Sonos soundbar for relaxed evenings indoors. Elegant designer touches are found throughout, including Thibaut fabrics, curated artwork, and Villa Serena’s signature scent diffuser featuring our branded Île d’Eau Water Island fragrance.
The dining room seats 8 and is set with beautiful Fortessa flatware, china, and glassware, complemented by India Hicks Pomegranate linens for memorable meals at home. Villa Serena is designed so you can entertain here just as effortlessly as you would in your own home.
Comfort Without Compromise
Unlike many Caribbean villas, Villa Serena is designed for uninterrupted comfort:
A/C in every room
Solar panels, Tesla battery storage, and generator backup
Reliable power, lighting, Starlink WiFi, and cooling at all times
Designed for a seamless, worry-free stay.
Wellness, Fitness & Relaxation
Guests who like to stay active — or unwind — will appreciate:
Peloton Exercise Bike. Sign in with your own subscription!
Cybex Elliptical
Free weights and resistance bands
Resistance Pool Weights
Yoga space and mats
In-villa massage table with the option to book massages at Villa Serena
Beach, Water & Pickleball Fun
Just 2 minutes to the beach, the villa is stocked for island days:
Beach chairs and beach toys
Snorkel masks and fin sets
Full pickleball set including net, paddles, and balls
Board games, chess, backgammon boards, and a backgammon table for evenings at home
Thoughtful Luxury Touches
Guests enjoy elevated hospitality details including:
High-end Frette and hotel-quality sheets and towels for a true luxury sleep experience.
Lanvin bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion)
Curated interiors and decorative touches collected from travels around the world
About Water Island
Water Island is the 4th. and smallest- and most peaceful- of the U.S. Virgin Islands, located just a short ferry ride from St. Thomas. With no crowds, no traffic lights, and only two restaurants, it offers a rare blend of accessibility and low-key seclusion.
Guests love the simplicity:
Famous Honeymoon Beach
Dinghy’s Beach Bar and Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill
Quick ferry access to St. Thomas, shopping, excursions, and the airport
Concierge Services
Concierge services are available to assist with provisioning before arrival, in-villa massages, private boat excursions, and personalized island recommendations.
Villa Serena is not just a vacation rental — it is a curated island experience designed to feel like home, only better.





