Villa Bougainvillea

Huge pool, big art in a 4-bedroom ocean-view marvel

From the impressive stone courtyard in front to the whale-size infinity pool in back, this 4-bedroom, 5-bath wonder on Flamingo’s North Ridge is consistently fabulous. An arched double front door, a medieval arched ceiling and big African artwork are among the exotic touches that make this luxury home unique. The four bedrooms all have king or queen beds, air conditioning and ceiling fans, and some have cane ceilings. One bedroom has a sink, mini-fridge and microwave, and upstairs there’s a fun and funky purple and green room. Bathrooms come with nice touches like rock showers and stone wainscoting.

The living room has a huge TV and stereo, and there’s big art everywhere — African paintings, Costa Rican masks, tropical prints, modern paintings. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and an island that seats four, and there’s a beautiful dining room table for 10 made from a single piece of wood. The terrace in back, with one of the biggest pools you’ll find in any private home in the area, has a couch, chairs, coffee table, barbecue and a priceless view of Brasilito Bay.