<h2>Welcome to Villa Serena</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>The Villa & Outdoor Living</h2>
<p>Villa Serena is bright, open, and thoughtfully designed for gathering, relaxing, and enjoying the beauty of the Caribbean.</p>
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<p>Open-concept living and dining areas with ocean views</p>
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<p>Expansive outdoor living spaces overlooking the sea</p>
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<p>Outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and barbecue</p>
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<p>Private pool and a Hot Spring hot tub (seats 5)</p>
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<p>Lush tropical gardens, murals, and landscaped grounds</p>
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<p>Outdoor surfboard-style shower for rinsing off after the beach</p>
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<div><h2>The Primary Master Suite — A Private Owner’s Retreat</h2></div>
<p>The nearly 700 sq ft primary suite feels like a private owner’s retreat within the villa:</p>
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<p>King bed with Tempur-Pedic mattress&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Sitting area and dedicated desk/workspace</p>
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<p>Queen sleeper sofa ideal for two children</p>
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<p>Smart TV and Sonos Soundbar</p>
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<p>Ocean views and abundant natural light</p>
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<p>Spacious ensuite bathroom</p>
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<p>Walk-in closet with in-room safe and washer/dryer.</p></li></ul>
<h2>A Kitchen Designed for Gathering</h2>
<p>The chef’s kitchen is a centerpiece of the home and fully equipped for entertaining and family meals.</p>
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<p>Oversized waterfall kitchen island with barstool seating</p>
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<p>ULine Wine/Beverage fridge and ULine commercial&nbsp;ice maker</p>
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<p>Bar area featuring a Bartesian cocktail machine for effortless cocktails</p>
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<p>High-end appliances including KitchenAid&nbsp;Gas Range and Commercial hood</p>
</li><li><p>Nespresso Virtuoso Coffee Machine, Electric Tea Kettle, Breville Precision Brewer Coffee Machine</p></li><li><p>Sous Vide, Panini Grill, Vitamix Blender, Ninja Ice Cream Maker</p></li><li><p>Specialty Le Creuset&nbsp;cookware, baking tools, and even a huge collection of cookie cutters for making holiday treats and Christmas cookies together</p></li>
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<div><h2>Living & Dining Room</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p></div>
<h2>Comfort Without Compromise</h2>
<p>Unlike many Caribbean villas, Villa Serena is designed for uninterrupted comfort:</p>
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<p>A/C in every room</p>
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<p>Solar panels, Tesla battery storage, and generator backup</p>
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<p>Reliable power, lighting, Starlink&nbsp; WiFi, and cooling at all times</p>
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<p>Designed for a seamless, worry-free stay.<br></p>
<h2>Wellness, Fitness & Relaxation</h2>
<p>Guests who like to stay active — or unwind — will appreciate:</p>
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<p>Peloton Exercise Bike. Sign in with your own subscription!</p>
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<p>Cybex Elliptical</p>
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<p>Free weights and resistance bands</p>
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<p>Yoga space and mats</p>
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<p>In-villa massage table with the option to book massages at Villa Serena</p>
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<h2>Beach, Water & Pickleball Fun</h2>
<p>Just 2 minutes to the beach, the villa is stocked for island days:</p>
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<p>Beach chairs and beach toys</p>
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<p>Snorkel masks and fin sets</p>
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<p>Full pickleball set including net, paddles, and balls</p>
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<p>Board games, chess, backgammon boards, and a backgammon table for evenings at home</p>
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<h2>Thoughtful Luxury Touches</h2>
<p>Guests enjoy elevated hospitality details including:</p>
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<p>Lanvin bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion)</p>
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<p>Curated interiors and decorative touches collected from travels around the world</p></li>
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<h2>About Water Island</h2>
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<p>Water Island is the 4th. and&nbsp;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.</p>
<p>Guests love the simplicity:</p>
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<p>Famous Honeymoon Beach</p>
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<p>Dinghy’s Beach Bar and Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill</p>
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<p>Quick ferry access to St. Thomas, shopping, excursions, and the airport</p>
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<h2>Concierge Services</h2>
<p>Concierge services are available to assist with provisioning before arrival, in-villa massages, private boat excursions, and personalized island recommendations.</p>
<p>Villa Serena is not just a vacation rental — it is a curated island experience designed to feel like home, only better.</p>

Villa Serena | Luxury Oceanview Water Island Home

What an unforgettable stay. This home was absolutely stunning and gave us the perfect place to reconnect. We came here with our 3 children (Anthony (24), Gino (20), and Mia (16)), who haven’t all been together since Christmas, and Water Island brought us right back to what matters most: slowing down, being present, and enjoying each other’s company. We laughed, relaxed, explored, and made memories we know we’ll carry with us for a lifetime.
Thank you for creating a space that feels both peaceful and magical. It was exactly what we all needed.
With love ♡ from our family,
The Mariellos
from Maine

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