Greece has long held a magnetic pull on the world’s most discerning travellers. From the shimmering Ionian Sea to the dramatic Aegean coastline, the windswept coves of Zakynthos, and the olive-draped tranquility of Paxos, the country offers a backdrop so spectacular that even the most well-travelled guests find themselves breathless.
Luxury villas in Greece offer the world’s most discerning travellers something hotels simply cannot replicate – a private world of your own, set against one of the most breathtaking backdrops on earth. Wake to uninterrupted sea views from your own terrace, dine alfresco by a private pool, explore at your own pace without a check-out clock.
Renting a villa is a way of travelling that turns a holiday into something closer to a way of life, however briefly. Greece rewards this approach more than almost anywhere else in the Mediterranean.
Each island and coastal region has its own distinct character, its own flavour of blue, its own rhythm of daily life. Whether you are drawn to the most beautiful Greek islands or the ancient grandeur of the mainland, the challenge is simply knowing where to go – and finding the right property when you get there.
Luxury Villas in Corfu
Corfu is the crown jewel of the Ionian Sea, and it forms the heart of the collection curated by White Dream Villas – one of Greece’s most distinguished luxury villa specialists. With a handpicked Boutique Collection spanning the country’s most coveted destinations, they offer something that larger rental platforms simply cannot: a deeply personalised, expert-guided experience from the moment you enquire to the moment you reluctantly check out.
Having visited Corfu multiple times ourselves, we can say with confidence that it is one of those islands that rewards return visits. There is always another bay to discover, another hilltop to climb, another perfect evening to be had.
The island’s lush interior, Venetian-influenced architecture, and achingly beautiful coastline make it a natural home for some of Greece’s most spectacular private residences. If you want to explore before or after your villa stay, our guide to the best beaches in Corfu is a good place to start.
Villa Monopati in Pelekas is one of the collection’s most exceptional properties. Perched in the hills with infinity pool views sweeping across the Ionian, this extraordinary villa accommodates up to 11 guests across 6 bedrooms and is priced from €3,000 to €3,500 per day – a figure that feels reasonable when weighed against the experience it delivers.
Villa Aetheria is set in an elevated private position overlooking the Ionian Sea. Sleeping up to 10 guests across 5 bedrooms, it offers flexible pricing from €1,500 to €5,150 per day depending on the season. This is a compelling choice for couples and smaller groups seeking the full luxury villa experience without compromise.
Villa Sea You and Villa Saphira, both in Nissaki, offer panoramic sea views, private pools, and a connection to the sparkling turquoise waters the village is famed for. Villa Sea You accommodates up to 10 guests from €1,100 per day, while Villa Saphira sleeps up to 12 people, from €700 per day.
Maison a la Mer in Kontokali Bay is a historic beachfront residence with extensive gardens and direct sea access. You may recognize it from the award-winning British TV series The Durrells and My Family and Other Animals. Sleeping up to 10 across 5 bedrooms from €2,000 per day, it carries a timeless elegance that feels more private residence than rental property.
Villa Carpea in Barbati has a great location on Corfu’s Eastern coast. A four-bedroom retreat sleeping up to 8 guests, it sits in one of the island’s most beloved coastal villages – known for its long pebble beach and crystal-clear shallow waters. With a heated infinity pool, elegant interiors, and pricing from €700 to €1,700 per day, it is an ideal choice for smaller groups who want a genuinely relaxed Corfu base without compromising on quality.
Luxury Villas in Crete
Crete is Greece’s largest island and one of its most dramatically beautiful. Its Southern coastline carries a raw, unspoiled quality that feels a world away from more commercial resort areas, while the North offers some of the Aegean’s most sought-after addresses.
Crete is next on our own travel list – a destination that consistently tops the recommendations we receive from readers who have fallen under its spell.
Beach House Arvi West in South Crete sits directly on Meakis Beach – the kind of beachfront setting that makes you want to extend your stay indefinitely. The spacious property sleeps up to 28 guests across 12 bedrooms from €2,600 per day.
Villa Alloro in Elounda is one of the most extraordinary properties in the entire collection. Set right where the Cretan mountains meet the sea, this East-facing estate sleeps up to 18 guests across 8 bedrooms and greets each morning with stunning sunrise views in red and gold across the horizon.
The facilities are exceptional – a heated swimming pool, indoor Jacuzzi, private tennis court, direct sea access, and landscaped gardens with pergola dining – all framed by sweeping infinity views of the Aegean. Priced from €19,500 to €35,000 per week, Villa Alloro is a statement property for those who seek the very best Crete has to offer.
Leto Estate in Elounda takes group luxury to an extraordinary level. Comprising two magnificent villas – Diana and Phoebos, this 1.37-hectare estate sleeps up to 32 guests across 16 bedrooms.
Villa Phoebos spans 456 sqm with eight bedrooms, an infinity-edge pool, a fully equipped gym, open-air kitchen, and sweeping panoramic sea views. Villa Diana offers 412 sqm of elegantly curated interiors, including a lovely pool and a private Garden Suite with Jacuzzi. Together as Leto Estate, guests have access to 16 bedrooms, multiple entertainment zones and some of the most remarkable views on the island – priced from €3,600 to €5,100 per day.
Villa Phoenix near Heraklion offers intimate scale without sacrificing any sense of luxury. Set just 16km from Crete’s vibrant capital and sleeping up to 14 guests across 7 bedrooms, it centres on an expansive infinity pool with built-in Jacuzzi.
An elegant outdoor fireplace creates the perfect setting for cooler evenings, while the seaviews ensure the Aegean is always within sight. Priced from €1,150 to €3,150 per day, it is an excellent choice for larger groups seeking easy access to Heraklion’s culture and restaurants alongside genuine villa privacy.
Villa Zeus near Chania sits on a gentle hillside overlooking the clear waters of Loutraki Bay, surrounded by olive groves and natural Cretan landscape. Contemporary architecture – stone, wood, and glass in calm harmony – creates interiors that are bright, open, and entirely at ease with the setting.
Sleeping up to 10 guests across 5 bedrooms, the villa’s open-plan living spaces flow naturally onto sunlit terraces, with uninterrupted sea views that remain a constant presence throughout the day. A private infinity pool, BBQ terrace, and the option of a private chef on request make it a wonderfully self-contained retreat. Priced from €620 to €1,300 per day.
Luxury Villas in Zakynthos
Zakynthos – known to many as Zante – is one of the Ionian’s most visually arresting islands, home to the iconic Navagio Shipwreck Beach, the electric-blue waters of the Blue Caves, and a coastline that consistently leaves first-time visitors speechless. Check out our guide to luxurious things to do in Zakynthos before you travel.
Villa Solar in Agios Nikolaos is a standout property in the collection, costing from €550 to €950 per day. With breathtaking panoramic sea views, a private pool, and charming interiors, it offers easy access to the Blue Caves just 2km away and the world-famous Shipwreck Beach just 14km distant. Sleeping 6 people in 3 bedrooms, this is an ideal base for those who want to explore Zakynthos properly.
Villa Celeste, also in Agios Nikolaos, is a four-bedroom stone and wood retreat that blends authentic Greek architecture with modern elegance. The infinity pool, panoramic Ionian views, and thoughtful amenities like mountain bikes and binoculars make it a firm favourite with guests who return year after year. Verified reviews describe it as nothing short of transformative. Priced from €1000 to €1600 per day.
Villa Amira in Argassi is located just minutes from the lively town of Argassi and the island’s pristine Southern beaches. This elegant five-bedroom retreat sleeps up to 10 guests and combines sophisticated interiors with seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Breathtaking sea views, a private pool, outdoor lounge, and beautifully landscaped natural surroundings give it a quietly glamorous atmosphere – a perfect base for those who want both the energy of the island and a serene private sanctuary to return to each evening. Priced from €430 to €2,300 per day.
Luxury Villas in Paxos
Paxos is a world apart. There is no airport, no mass tourism, and no high-rise development – just small villages, sheltered coves, centuries-old olive groves, and a coastline sculpted by sea caves and turquoise bays. It is the quieter, more contemplative alternative to its Ionian neighbours, and all the more beguiling for it.
Villa Alina is one of Paxos’ most intriguing retreats. Set across four levels near Gaios, it features four beautifully appointed bedrooms each with sea views, two swimming pools including a striking infinity pool, shaded pergola dining, and an extraordinary sense of privacy and elevation. The views across the Ionian from sunrise to sunset are, by all accounts, unforgettable – guests have described it as the finest place they have stayed on the island. Priced from €461 to €1152 per day.
Villa Semeli, perched in the picturesque hillside hamlet of Vlachopoulatika, is a striking modern retreat that celebrates openness, natural light, and the art of looking out to sea. Sleeping up to 5 guests across 3 beautifully appointed bedrooms, it boasts designer interiors with curated artwork, an infinity pool that visually merges with the Ionian horizon, outdoor kitchen and al fresco dining terrace, and stone-built BBQ area for long evenings under the stars. Priced from €296 to €896 per day.
Luxury Villas in Syros
Syros is the elegant outlier of the Cyclades – the administrative capital island that has never needed to shout about itself. While neighbours like Mykonos chase the spotlight, Syros simply gets on with being magnificent.
Its capital Ermoupoli is perhaps the most architecturally refined neoclassical town in all of Greece, a labyrinth of grand Venetian mansions, marble-paved squares, a working Apollo Theatre, and a harbourside energy that hums with genuine local life year-round.
Away from the capital, the island’s beaches surprise at every turn – from the calm family-friendly coves of Galissas to the pristine Southern shores near Komito and Agathopes – while Ano Syros, the medieval hilltop village built by Venetians, offers some of the most dramatic Aegean views imaginable.
Villa Apollon is located in the coastal village of Foinikas, one of Syros’ most desirable settings. Spanning 180 square metres on a single level and sleeping up to 8 guests across 4 king-size bedrooms, it is a property that prioritises ease, light, and uninterrupted Aegean views.
The open-plan living and dining area – complete with fireplace and wide openings to the terrace – flows naturally outdoors to the infinity pool, shaded pergola, and outdoor lounge. Kokkina Beach is just a short stroll away, and Ermoupoli is only 10km distant for evenings of excellent dining and Cycladic culture.
Priced from €1,000 to €1,400 per day, Villa Apollon is a genuinely special find on an island that rewards those who take the time to discover it.
Luxury Villas in the Pelopponese and Porto Heli
The Peloponnese operates on a different register entirely to the islands. This vast peninsula – where antiquity feels genuinely present at every turn – is home to ancient Mycenae, the theatre of Epidaurus, the Byzantine splendour of Mystras, and the brooding fortress of Nafplio, all within reach of some of Greece’s most exclusive coastal retreats.
We have visited the Peloponnese, spending time on the Southwest coast – an experience that cemented our view of this region as one of the most rewarding in the whole of Greece. Porto Heli is the jewel in the Peloponnesian crown for luxury travellers.
Tucked into a perfectly sheltered natural harbour on the Argolic Gulf, it has long been a haven for the Athenian sailing set and international visitors who know to look beyond the obvious. Its calm, deep-blue waters, sophisticated waterfront dining, and easy access to the islands of Hydra and Spetses give it an atmosphere that is quietly, confidently glamorous.
Villa Kallisti embodies all of this beautifully. Perched at the highest point of the hill in Agios Aimilianos, this refined two-level retreat looks directly out across the Argolic Gulf toward the island of Spetses – a view that guests have described as a full sunset spectacle.
Sleeping up to 10 guests across 4 bedrooms, the villa boasts indoor and outdoor dining areas, a private pool with magnificent sea views, and a traditional wood-burning barbecue that sets the scene for long, starlit evenings outdoors.
The location strikes a perfect balance between seclusion and accessibility. Porto Heli town – with its cosmopolitan harbour, excellent restaurants, and mix of fishing boats and luxury yachts – is just 8 minutes away, while Hydra and Poros are easily reached by sea taxi for memorable day trips. Athens itself is accessible by road or sea. Priced from €448 to €686 per day, it is a handy base for exploring this extraordinary corner of the Peloponnese.
A Concierge Service That Thinks of Everything
What truly elevates a White Dream Villas experience beyond the villa itself is access to their dedicated concierge arm – White Dream Concierge. Available 24/7 throughout your stay, the team works quietly in the background to ensure every detail is handled before you even think to ask.
Guests choose from three levels of concierge support at the time of booking – Limited, Basic, or Full Concierge – giving full control over how hands-on the support is throughout the stay.
Transport is seamless from the moment you land. Private airport transfers, chauffeur services, and luxury car rental are all arranged through the concierge, while speedboat and yacht charters open up the coast and neighbouring islands in ways that no hire car ever could.
The food and drink offering is equally exceptional. Private chef experiences – one of the most consistently praised services in guest reviews – bring the full flavours of Greece directly to your villa table. The concierge team also handles restaurant reservations at the finest local addresses and can arrange curated tasting experiences that go well beyond a standard dinner booking.
Wellness is taken just as seriously. In-villa spa treatments, beauty services, and personal training sessions are all available on request, turning your villa stay into something as restorative as it is indulgent. For those who want to go deeper into each destination, guided mainland tours, aerial experiences, and sea adventures can all be booked through the platform.
Milestone birthdays, honeymoons, anniversary celebrations, and intimate gatherings can all be handled by the team who bring genuine creativity and care to every detail – from floral arrangements and bespoke menus to private venue hire and entertainment.
Tips for Renting a Luxury Villa in Greece
Booking luxury villas in Greece is an art in itself. Whether it is your first time or you are a seasoned island-hopper, a little insider knowledge goes a long way toward ensuring your holiday lives up to every expectation.
Book early, especially for peak season. July and August are the most sought-after months across all Greek destinations, and the finest villas may be snapped up months – sometimes over a year – in advance.
If your heart is set on a particular property or island, try to secure your booking by January at the latest. Shoulder season – late May through June and September into early October – offers excellent weather, quieter surroundings, and often significantly better rates.
Choose your island to match your mood. Greece is not one experience but many. Corfu suits those who want lush greenery, rich history, and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Crete rewards travellers who want space, ancient culture, and wild coastal scenery. Zakynthos delivers drama and iconic landscapes.
Paxos offers tranquility and authentic village life, while Syros brings Cycladic elegance without the crowds. The Peloponnese and Porto Heli are ideal for those who want antiquity, sailing, and easy access to island-hop by sea.
Think carefully about group size and layout. A villa that sleeps 10 does not always feel right for 10. Consider how the bedrooms are arranged – whether there is a mix of doubles and twins, whether bathrooms are en-suite or shared, and whether the communal spaces are generous enough for everyone to relax comfortably at the same time.
Factor in transfers and getting around. Some of the most beautiful villas in Greece are set in elevated, scenic positions that require a car to reach beaches, restaurants, and local villages.
Others are within easy walking distance of everything. Be clear about what matters to your group – and if driving on narrow Greek roads is not your preference, ask about private transfers and chauffeur services.
Understand what is included in the rate. Luxury villa pricing can vary considerably depending on what is included. Some properties include daily housekeeping, welcome hampers, and pool heating as standard.
Others charge separately for these extras. Always clarify before booking, and ask about the cancellation policy – most villas require a 30% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking, with the balance due around 56 days before arrival.
Make the most of concierge services. The difference between a good villa holiday and an extraordinary one often comes down to what happens beyond the villa gates. Brief your concierge on your interests before you arrive and let them do the planning.
Consider the time of year for each destination. Corfu and the Ionian islands tend to have a longer, greener season thanks to higher rainfall in winter. The Cyclades – including Syros – can be subject to strong Meltemi winds in August, which makes certain outdoor areas less comfortable.
Crete is one of the warmest destinations and remains pleasant well into October. The Peloponnese is glorious in Spring when the wildflowers are out and the ancient sites are crowd-free.
Why Choose White Dream Villas for Renting Luxury Villas in Greece
In a world where luxury travel has become increasingly commoditised, White Dream Villas operates with a refreshingly human approach. Their villa specialists have genuine, in-depth knowledge of every property in the collection – the kind of knowledge that only comes from people who truly care about where they send their guests.
They are members of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, Sirreti, and HATTA (the Hellenic Association of Tourist Agencies) – affiliations that speak to their credibility and commitment to the highest professional standards.
Whether you are planning an intimate escape for two, a multi-generational family gathering, or a celebratory group holiday with friends, White Dream Villas brings together the properties, the expertise, and the unwavering support to make Greece feel not just like a destination, but like home.
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