Villa Lilikoi

With sand at its feet, sunsets at its front row, and the Caribbean changing from pale green to deep turquoise with each passing hour, Villa Lilikoi sits on the sugar-white curve of Sapodilla Bay as if it were meant to be here.

This six-bedroom beachfront mansion, designed by award-winning architect John Redmond, is a study in island modernism, with sunlit terraces, shaded verandas, and glass and coral stone all working together to blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor space. When the sliders are open, the villa is filled with the trade winds; when they are closed, the interior becomes cool and quiet, with the only sound being the gentle sound of the bay’s water.

Here, the days take on a soft cadence that is hard to mimic. The main sea-facing terrace on the lowest level spreads out around a private pool with a pale stone edge, deep, padded loungers angled toward the horizon, and an alfresco dining area that makes a long, leisurely lunch seem like the only sensible course of action. A few more steps and the warm sand gives way to the serene, shallow waters that make Sapodilla Bay so popular with families. The waters are glass-clear for snorkeling, easy to learn to paddleboard, and in the ideal location for those renowned Providenciales sunsets that turn the entire bay into liquid gold.

Inside, Villa Lilikoi maintains the emphasis on unity, light, and texture. With a dining area that opens directly onto the terrace to facilitate conversation between table and tide and a sophisticated sitting area that encourages post-beach naps, the great room is designed for social living. High-end appliances, ample prep surfaces, and a central island where someone is constantly slicing limes or stealing a taste make the chef’s kitchen both aesthetically pleasing and genuinely functional. This level conveniently has two guest suites with spa-style en-suite bathrooms, so friends who go to bed early and multigenerational groups can unwind without missing a beat.

The atmosphere changes from sun-drenched to calmly elevated as you ascend to the upper floor. The luxurious master suite, located in its own wing, serves as the focal point of the level’s four bedrooms. Sea light fills the room in the morning, and evenings end with water drifting to indigo. While the en suite bathroom combines stone finishes and thoughtful lighting for a private, leisurely ritual at either end of the day, a walk-in closet keeps the week’s wardrobe neatly organized. Every guest feels pampered and at home in the remaining bedrooms, which maintain the same tempo with air-conditioned comfort, cloud-soft linens, and views that naturally reach for the water.

Beyond its address and architecture, Villa Lilikoi stands out for the elegant way it accommodates people’s real modes of transportation. The living areas are sized to accommodate a big party without being overcrowded. The pool is just a short distance from the sand for naps or quick dips in between pages, and shaded terraces catch breezes when the sun is high.

Private chef nights transform the dining room into a tasting of island flavors—grilled lobster, freshly picked herbs, tropical fruit—without anyone leaving the view, and housekeeping can be set up to keep the place in tune without interfering with the moment. When you do go out, the blues of Chalk Sound National Park and Taylor Bay’s powder-soft crescent are close enough to fit into your day, and when you want a little scene, Grace Bay’s eateries and stores are just a short drive away.

The villa appears to be tilting toward the sunset by the end of the afternoon. The pool reflects the sky, the glass warms to honey, and candles appear on the table almost by themselves. This is the time when plans fall through and the house does what it does best, which is to accommodate the people you came with in a setting that feels generous, private, and naturally lovely. Villa Lilikoi is more than just a starting point for island explorations; it’s the reason to stay put, observe the color shift, and allow time to pass.

Nearby activities include: kayaking the bright Chalk Sound shallows and stopping at small cays for a picnic; wading into Sapodilla Bay for paddleboarding and easy snorkeling; and walking to Taylor Bay at low tide for tide-pooling and a sunset swim.

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