Villa Mandalay

The first thing you notice about Villa Mandalay is the amount of space, which allows the ocean to flow directly through the house.

This contemporary estate spans more than 12,233 square feet and features an open, salt-bright design that works just as well outside as it does indoors. It is situated right on Long Bay Beach, where the water is warm and shallow and the breeze keeps the palms in gentle conversation.

After kites flutter across the bay, afternoons meander between the beach terrace, the hot tub that soaks up the last of the sun, and two more pools that call for a more sedate swim or a quick cool-down. Mornings start barefoot on the terrace with a horizon that seems to pour into the infinity edge. As the trade winds lessen and the sky turns from coral to deep indigo, evenings are spent gathered around the outdoor bar and fire pit, the gentle shuffle of the waves reminding you why you came.

The interior design of the villa is a haven and a statement. Philippine mahogany slats spaced half an inch apart over black felt have been used to create a soaring, arched ceiling that is twenty feet at its highest point. This kinetic canopy gives the quiet moments a cinematic feel. While Crestron smart-home technology keeps the entire property responsive whether you’re setting up a late movie night or lounging by the pool, a projector hidden in the cupola descends at the touch of a button.

A bridge connects this wing to the master suite, transforming the simple act of moving through the house into a quick stroll through the sea air and sky. The kitchen reads like a glass-lined pavilion, completely modern, and wrapped in windows so cooking feels like an extension of the beach. There are spots to hang out everywhere you look, including breeze-catching lounges, outdoor showers that wash away salt, and shady nooks that spark unexpected conversations.

With the kind of comfort that turns sleep into a highlight rather than an afterthought, seven suites can accommodate up to fourteen guests. Every bedroom has its own rhythm, complete with ceiling fans and air conditioning that you can adjust, a flat-screen TV for peaceful viewing, a phone, and an iPod dock for those who still enjoy listening to their favorite music.

A private Jacuzzi on one side, an outdoor shower on the other where the water falls like rain and the surrounding nature keeps the world at bay, and custom doors over eight feet high that open to unobstructed ocean views give the master suite a theatrical feel. Wi-Fi, cable, Apple TV, and Netflix are available when you want them and invisible when you don’t; daily maid service keeps the villa tidy without disturbing the atmosphere. Family reunions that last into the night, small weddings that forgo ballrooms in favor of barefoot vows, and milestone birthdays that merit the silence of waves rather than cheers are all made possible by this non-smoking home.

Villa Mandalay embraces the leisurely rhythm of Long Bay. Sunrise paddles and kite-school afternoons are practically required because of the beach’s renowned swimmability and amazing shallowness out to a long sandbar. When the wind increases, the bay is filled with long, easy tacks and bright wings; when it decreases, the water turns to glass and the only sounds are the click of ice in a glass and the laughter of the pool. The house keeps all the options open and the transitions smooth, whether you’re grilling local lobster at the barbecue, hosting a chef for a tasting dinner, or letting the projector drop for a movie under that living ceiling.

The villa is located along the oceanfront of Long Bay, just south of the Leeward Highway spine, at roughly 21.77° N, 72.14° W, for easy planning. In normal traffic, it takes 15 to 20 minutes to drive to Providenciales International Airport (PLS); on holidays, it takes 25 to 30 minutes. The approach is completely paved and clearly marked, with the final kilometer or two following quiet residential lanes, which is best suited for a standard sedan or midsize SUV.

In general, it takes 10 to 15 minutes to get to the island’s main full-service grocery, Graceway IGA; 12 to 15 minutes to get to Graceway Gourmet and pharmacies in the Grace Bay corridor; 10 minutes to get to Provo Golf Club; 15 to 18 minutes to the northeast are Blue Haven Marina and charter docks; and 12 to 15 minutes to get to the restaurants and shops of central Grace Bay. Plan a private transfer at PLS and a quick provisioning stop along the way if you want to jump right into vacation mode; on-site parking makes renting a car convenient for dinners out and beach visits.

A private kite-surfing lesson on Long Bay’s waist-deep flats when the wind is right; a boat trip to Little Water Cay for rock iguanas and a snorkel over the reef inside Princess Alexandra National Park; a late-afternoon round at Provo Golf Club followed by a leisurely, leisurely dinner back at the outdoor bar as the pools turn night-blue are the three main options to consider if you’re planning your trip days in advance.

The marriage of genuine oceanfront seclusion and resort-scale water features—three pools, a hot tub, and a beach terrace—framed by a distinctive mahogany-slat vaulted ceiling and an indoor-outdoor bridge, all coordinated by Crestron smart technology, is what sets Villa Mandalay apart from other Long Bay estates.

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