Casa Barana is a Tuscan-style villa located in Thompson’s Cove, on the North Shore, Turks and Caicos. The home’s setup is spacious enough for 12 guests to have total privacy.

Lounge on the main pool deck or enjoy the pool and hot tub. There are several outdoor dining tables available for al fresco meals. A path leads from the deck down to the beach, and a private pad provides even more space to relax and take in the view. The beach is unspoiled, with soft, white sand and shallow waters perfect for snorkeling in. The courtyard links the sleeping and living areas, acting as a communal space for playing, eating, and conversing. The property is surrounded by an abundance of tropical flowers and greenery, which makes it feel extra private. There’s even an outdoor shower to clean off after a day on the beach.

The air-conditioned living room is oversized, with high ceilings and armchairs, recliners, and sofas to recline on. A flat screen cable TV has a DVD player and library, so guests can watch whatever they want to. The dining room sits behind, with exterior access to the gardens and seating for 10. The gourmet kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and ample cookware. There’s also a Nespresso machine and wine cooler for morning and evening drinks. The bedrooms each have air-conditioning and a satellite TV. There is one bedroom in the main house, with an ensuite bathroom, queen-sized bed, and walk in shower. All the other bedrooms are in a separate building just next door. The Master Bedroom upstairs has a wine cooler and mini fridge, as well as a king-sized bed, ensuite bath with walk in shower, and access to the balcony overlooking the sea. There’s an adjoining bedroom that is only accessed via the Master bathroom, with two twin beds (great for kids). It can be converted into a king-sized bed for a couple if they don’t mind sharing a bath and walking through the other couple’s bedroom and the shared bath to enter and exit their bedroom. This bedroom also has access to the balcony. Each of the main level bedrooms have their own entrance, ensuite bathroom, and patio. One bedroom has a king-sized bed and a deep soaking tub, the second bedroom has a queen-sized bed and overlooks the pool, and the third bedroom has a queen-sized bed overlooking the gardens.

This villa is a just a few steps from the beach, and within walking distance of one of the Turks and Caicos’ most popular beach bars. Children are welcome, and the villa is well-designed for large families.