Villa WayPoint

Villa WayPoint rises quietly above the north end of Columbus Beach, a private four-bedroom hideaway set on three lush acres at the edge of Ambergris Cay, Turks and Caicos.

The entrance establishes the mood for the entire journey: a 100-meter lighted sandstone driveway winds through palm trees and natural vegetation before ascending to a hilltop arrival court featuring two covered golf-cart bays. Secluded, safe, and peacefully separated from the world below, the house, which is 35 feet above sea level, captures the first hue of morning and retains the last of day’s light while remaining unseen from the road.

The island appears to follow you inside. The southeast terrace, where an ocean-facing infinity pool looms over the beach, is accessible through sliding glass. The trade winds maintain the air clear and salty while dawn breaks across the Caicos Bank in blush and gold. From the terrace, a stone path leads to the villa’s own private beach. It’s powder-soft, crowded-free, and so close that you’ll spend the entire day swimming and shelling.

From a cozy lounge to an indoor dining nook and a fully equipped kitchen that is perfect for both authentic cooking and effortless entertaining, the open-plan great room maintains the view front and center. The distinction between inside and out is more of a suggestion than a strict rule, whether you’re mixing sunset cocktails or plating grilled lobster on the island.

Each bedroom at Villa WayPoint is positioned to capture the quiet of the palm trees and the sea light, making them ideal for rest and privacy. Crisp linens and spacious closets make longer stays feel effortless and leisurely, while soft ceiling fans and cool air conditioning guarantee feather-light sleep.

Get up early and head out onto the terrace for your first cup of coffee; stay late and drift off to sleep while listening to the soft, steady sound of the waves. Reliable Wi-Fi, well-considered lighting, and subdued audiovisual features throughout the house allow movie nights and remote check-ins to take place whenever you want without disturbing the tranquility of the villa.

In order to avoid the easterly breeze, afternoons naturally move to the west side of the house, a covered outdoor living and dining pavilion. Long lunches, barefoot dinners, and golden-hour get-togethers that extend into starlit conversation are all made possible by this private haven of shade and view. The scene, which is intimate and subtly cinematic, serves as a reminder that Villa WayPoint was designed as much for the rhythm of everyday life as for breathtaking moments. From this vantage point, the sea darkens to cobalt and the interior of the island glows warm.

The fact that everything necessary is nearby while maintaining the setting’s sense of distance is part of the enjoyment. A five-minute walk along sandy lanes leads to tennis courts. After a day on the water, Calico Jack and the Welcome Center are five minutes away for a casual dinner, espresso, or a quick breakfast.

The marina is two minutes away by cart for boat charters and provisioning. Workouts and social time feel more impromptu than planned because the Fitness Club and Club House are only ten minutes away. The villa welcomes you with quiet assurance as you make your way back along the lantern-lit drive. The pool is still warm from the day, the terrace lights are gentle on the stone, and the beach is just a few steps below for a final moonlit swim.

Villa WayPoint stands out because it eliminates everything superfluous, leaving only the best aspects of island living: views in every direction, privacy without being isolated, and a daily routine that flows smoothly from breakfast on the pool deck to dinners in the west-side pavilion at sunset. It is a house that requires very little of you other than your presence, and it rewards that care with memories that you can still remember years later—the ease of a beach path you start to walk mindlessly, the quiet of the hill at night, and the curve of the bay from the terrace.

Nearby activities include renting a skiff from the marina for a half-day of flats fishing and sandbar picnicking; biking the island trails to see iguanas and flamingos before swimming at Columbus Beach; and scheduling a sunset cruise along the south shore to see the banks turn to liquid silver.

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