Villa Turquoise

The villa has an open-plan, breezy style with plenty of windows and outdoor spaces designed for lounging. A thatched roof shades the first-floor deck, where you can dine and chill, and enjoy palm-framed ocean panoramas. In all, there are four dining areas, including a beach barbecue for the freshest of seafood on the coals. There's a crystal-clear pool, a library and games room, and plenty of corners to retire to with a book. The beach? Well, it's just steps away.

Villa Turquoise sleeps up to 14 guests in four big en-suite bedrooms and an extra-large suite. All are beautifully furnished to reflect the local style, with dark wood furnishings and shutters, king-sized beds, sheer mosquito nets and African artifacts. The atmosphere throughout is casual and modern. The four rooms each sleep two (a third single bed can be added); the grand suite has two king-sized beds and a private terrace with views of the garden and ocean. Aircon is throughout.

At Villa Turquoise, you're expected to relax. The staff are happy to oblige if you breakfast early or late, want a picnic lunch or extra snacks with your cocktails. Feel like exploring the coastline, going deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, or snorkelling Menmba Island? A private boat and skipper await. Hike Jozani Forest to see threatened red colobus monkey, Sykes monkey, bushbabies and butterflies. Or dip your toes into history on a trip to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.