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Holiday Villa Reference: 1325

Location: Jamaica, Caribbean                                               Town: Montego Bay

Description:
* 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom villa with stunning views of Montego Bay and Caribbean Sea
* Home originally built by editor of the New Yorker Magazine in 1930
* Home sits on 9 acres, offering cool breezes, panoramic views
* Located only 6 miles to the Montego Bay airport
* Central to all activities and sightseeing
* High-ceiling, grand living room with mahogany floors
* library, bar, TV room, antiques, a screened-in dining room overlooking the aquamarine waters
* commercial kitchen with ice maker and blender
* own tennis court
* tropical gardens and fruit trees of mango, orange, banana, coconut, lemon, allspice, and breadfruit
* perfect spot for families, honeymoons, and groups of friends to relax and play
* amenities includes a swimming pool, large hot tub, cabana, tennis court, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, stereo with CD player, hammock, picnic table, commercial stove, refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, dishwasher, pantry with sink, guest refrigerator for drinks, blender, ice chest, washer, dryer, fax machine, Cable TV and VCR


Bedrooms:


5 with 4 twin beds, 3 double beds

Baths:


6 baths, 1 full, 5 ensuite

Pool:


Pool on-property. Pool size 50'X20. Jacuzzi/spa on property

Features:


Ceiling fans, Safe, Shops Nearby, Cable TV, Board Games, VCR, VCR Library, Stereo, CD Player, CD Library, Book Library, BBQ (outdoors), handicapped Accessible, Screened Porch, Gazebo, Hammock, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dining Room (10), Phone, Answering machine, Fax, gated property, 1 fireplace

Staff:


Total of 4 staff, cook, housekeeper, gardener, watchman

Nearest Beach:


Redding Reef Club, 1 mile away. Doctors Cave Beach, Tryall Resort, Wyndham Beach (20 min drive) Negril is 40 miles

Nearest Restaurant:


10-20 minutes by car

Sports:


Water sports nearby, golf nearby, tennis on-property

Children:


Welcome - cribs can be rented locally for $5.00 per day

Included:


Daily Maid Service, fresh linens, beach and pool towels

Additional


$300 refundable damage deposit

Transfers:


Villa manager will meet guests at airport and transport guests and their luggage to the villa. Rate is $25. Recommend using manager's services for all off property excursions. He has a 12 passenger van and guests can hire him on a per trip basis . You may contract him for $650US per week which includes the driver, van and gas. Tip is additional

Datura Villa is a wonderful 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom villa which sits perched on 9 acres and offers cool breezes and panoramic views of Montego Bay. Originally built in 1930 by the editor of The New Yorker magazine, the villa has the amenities of a fine hotel and yet offers affordable luxury, privacy, and close proximity to all tourist activities, nightlife, and the airport - only 6 miles to the airport and 5 miles to the center of Montego Bay.



Spectacular views from Datura towards Montego Bay

Within the house is a high-ceiling, grand living room with mahogany floors, a library, bar, TV room, antiques, a screened-in dining room overlooking the aquamarine waters below, and a commercial kitchen with ice maker and blender.

The large terrace, which is ideal for daydreaming and viewing stars at night, overlooks the large swimming pool and hot tub. Also on the grounds are a tennis court, tropical gardens and fruit trees of mango, orange, banana, coconut, lemon, allspice, and breadfruit.

This is the perfect spot for families, honeymoons, and groups of friends to relax and play.


All within minutes of the villa are several beautiful beaches, 5 excellent golf courses, SCUBA, para-sailing, shopping, dining/dancing, plantation tours, bird watching, and a casino.


The comprehensive list of amenities includes a swimming pool, large hot tub, cabana, tennis court, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, stereo with CD player, hammock, picnic table, commercial stove, refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, dishwasher, pantry with sink, guest refrigerator for drinks, blender, ice chest, washer, dryer, fax machine, Cable TV and VCR.

The staff at Datura villa is what completes the experience. Madge, the cook, is very accommodating to all diets and vegetarian requests. Menus are available to aid you in planning your meals, and Madge will advise you how best to take advantage of the market and seasonal conditions.

Fresh fruit platter and fresh squeezed orange juice are part of every breakfast, if you so desire. Datura has a modern, clean kitchen, and guests often pop in to say hello to Madge and learn about Jamaican food preparation. The delicious food is hard to match, even at fine restaurants in Montego Bay.


Henry is the gardener, poolman, and caretaker. He is available to take you on a tour of the grounds and show you the fruit trees and vegetable plants he tends, as well as tell you about the Jamaican plants thriving here.


Chisolm, manages the property and is also a state licensed tour operator. He owns a 12 passenger mini-van and is available to provide all ground and touring transportation at costs below car rental rates. This makes for truly carefree travel.

The Datura staff (number dependent on number of guests) will serve your meals, clean your rooms daily, provide you with beach towels and other items. Complimentary personal laundry is done midweek and fresh linens and towels are provided.



Rental Notes: The villa is rented on a weekly basis from Sunday to Sunday.

Rates for Datura Villa in Montego Bay
High Season - December 15 to April 15

1-2 Bedrooms - US $2,000

3 Bedrooms - US $2,600

4 Bedrooms - US $3,200

5 Bedrooms - US $3,800
Low Season: April 16 to December 14

1-2 Bedrooms US $1,800

3 Bedrooms US $2,200

4 Bedrooms US $2,800

5 Bedrooms US $3,400

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