Dantelo Luxury Residences

The Dantelo residences are owned today by the Danezi family, with three generations of grand history, marking the island's social and cultural heritage. Located in the centre of the island, in the picturesque traditional village of Messaria, the residences date back to the 19th century, originally built as a private merchant's home. In 1928 the house was donated to Michael Danezi, a great local philanthropist. He used the property to establish the first Eye Clinic on the island, which remained active until 1956. The clinic offered treatment to patients who suffered greatly from an eye disease, the trachoma, which devastated Santorini at the time. In 1974, the son and heir of Michael Danezi, John Danezi, turned the abandoned premises into a family summer residence. In 2016 the third family generation transformed the premises into today's Dantelo Luxury Private Residences. Dantelo accomodates up to 14 people between the two villas, offered as one, or separately. Luxury amenities, original unique architectural features, exclusive interior design, antique furniture, rare artworks and environmental awareness, are all part of the Dantelo experience and ethos. The Pink Residence accommodates up to 6 persons over two levels, with one main entrance on the lower floor. Interior decoration combines antique furniture with modern amenities and romantic lighting. At night, the residence transforms into a private heaven under the stars, amidst scenic night views of the village, illuminated church domes and romantic sea views of the aegean far in the distance. The residence is accustomed for all seasons. The Blue Residence accommodates up to 8 persons, spreading all on one level, with two main entrances, as the plot is situated between two cobbled streets. Elements such as the original timber doors and shutters, the poured concrete flooring, the domed ceilings, the canava cave rooms and the cobbled verandas have been preciously safeguarded as both physical & stylistic remnants of our island's cultural heritage. During the summer, the blue residence offers a cool paradise amidst the sun drenched village.