Pelicans Pete and Patricia welcome visitors to their home—which lies just offshore from this wood-paneled residence on 200 feet of Turks and Caicos beachfront. The fully staffed villa is perfectly tailored to its setting, with 3 levels of terraces facing the ocean views. Step out to snorkel the manmade reef where the pelicans live and walk to local spots serving up fresh seafood and live music.

Get to know the pelicans, schools of fish, and the occasional stingray or turtle by taking the villa’s snorkeling equipment, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards out for a spin. Back on the beach, start a game of beach tennis or volleyball or take a few laps of the heated swimming pool. Ask the chef to serve dinner at the alfresco dining area on the second-story deck, then head to the rooftop terrace to watch the sunset.

A recent renovation made this villa a modern take on the beach house—and gave it a little European flair. Stone walls and wood paneling echo the rock-dotted coast and native trees outside. Natural tones in the great room’s living and dining areas, plus a driftwood-hewn fixture over the breakfast bar in the fully equipped kitchen, bring the beach indoors.

The villa’s Thompson Cove location means you just need to snap on a mask and swim out to the reef for great snorkeling. But it’s also easy to reach more great beaches: Smiths Cove is a 10-minute drive, and Sapodilla Bay and Grace Bay are within 10 kilometers.

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