Barefoot Luxury

Right on the caster-sugar sand of Turks and Caicos’ Long Beach, you can pad barefoot from swimming pool to beach lounger in a matter of seconds here. A small section of the beach is roped off with loungers, especially for guests at this home. Lush gardens surround a modern, lavish villa where palm fronds rustle in the sea breeze and a turquoise pool invites you for a midday dip. Around the poolside, you’ll find an outdoor shower to wash sandy feet, and a handful of outdoor lounges – some shaded by pergolas and some set up in the sun.

The open-plan living area inside is awash with light, thanks to walls of glass looking out to the terrace and beach beyond. It feels cool in both senses of the word – exposed white-brick walls and a warehouse-style finish keep things breezy and stylish inside. There’s plenty of room to cook in the light-wood kitchen, courtesy of two central islands and oodles of countertop space. Breakfast is a delight at the tables by floor-to-ceiling windows. When it comes to getting some shut-eye, we love the carved wooden bedframes – a four-poster fit for a princess and natural polished wood that could have been collected from the beach. This place certainly embraces its seaside location.

Home truths:
*This home has a full backup generator for power outages
*For those that need to work remotely, the main bedroom has a private desk area
*At capacity, the media room acts as a seventh bedroom for two with a queen-sized sofa bed
*Daily housekeeping and an onsite, overnight security guard are included with a stay here – linen is changed daily
*There is private open-air parking for up to six cars at this home
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for infants, just ask
*For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here