Villa Tamarindo, Beachfront

Villa Tamarindo sits in landscaped tropical gardens on the Platinum Coast, on the west side of the island. The house was designed by architect Larry Warren and has more than 13,500 sq ft of living space. Most rooms open towards the sea, so the Caribbean views stay with you through the day.

The open plan living area flows out to the terraces, which makes it easy to move between indoors and out. The kitchen is fully equipped, so you can cook for the group or have the private chef do it. A formal dining room suits shared dinners, and the media room gives you a quieter spot for film evenings.

There are five ensuite bedrooms, so everyone in your party has their own bathroom. The master suite has its own terrace and ocean views, and works well for a couple or the adults in a family.

Outside, the infinity-edge pool looks over the water. Several lounging and dining areas around the terraces give you places to relax in the sun, eat outdoors or watch the sunset.