VILLA RICA

VILLA RICA

Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5, Bathrooms 6
Montego Bay, Jamaica – Caribbeans

Welcome to Villa Rica on the Beach, a luxurious 5-bedroom beachfront villa located in the beautiful Montego Bay. Rica is perched on one of the most coveted sites on Jamaica’s lush north coast. This iconic villa is a unique, sprawling 15,000-square-foot private home.

Villa Rica is a unique combination of the Caribbean and Oriental elegance. The architecture in this Jamaican villa is immaculately tasteful consisting of airy pavilions with peaked roofs and its living spaces separated by water gardens and bridges. Rica is simply a paradigm of beauty and style.

The 600-square-foot main pavilion consists of the Great Room with 56 glass doors and a massive wrap-around veranda on floors of gleaming white Jamaican marble.
Outside the Great Room, a Japanese footbridge arches over a reflecting pool to the formal dining room. Like the Great Room, the dining room has wrap-around glass doors that open to the mesmerizing landscape of gardens and ocean views. Everyone’s favorite gathering place is the veranda generously furnished with deep comfy chairs and sofas, dining tables, a nearby bar and cable television. On this spacious veranda, breakfasts, lunches, and candlelight dinners are served where memorable meals are created by Chef Jerome and served by our good Butler Rodrick. Steal away across the soft lawn for a solitary escape. Take a nap read a book in the shade and wave at a cruise ship full of passengers who wish they were where you are.

Outside you will find a well-kept lawn dotted with gardens and a soft sand beach where you will find complimentary kayaks. The gentle surf makes it easy for parents and kids alike to paddle and play as much as desired. Many memorable moments will be made here. The sprawling grounds are like both a park and a playing field. The gardens include a wild orchid tree, an herb garden, two mango trees, one lime tree, and a beautiful breadfruit tree. The wide lawns are home to croquet, badminton, and volleyball. 100 yards offshore is Holden’s Reef, a continuation of the barrier reef complex that fronts much of Jamaica’s north coast. Easily reachable by kayak, this live reef is home to a myriad of tropical fish and corals. At low tide, portions protrude above the water so you can step from your kayak to snorkel in shallow water. On the ocean side, deeper waters beckon the more adventurous or scuba-equipped.

You will have the perfect start to each of your days in the Master bedroom at Villa Rica that opens out to its spacious porch where you will wake to the aroma of eye-opener Jamaican coffee, quietly placed there by our butler. After you have had your delicious full breakfast, you might enjoy a walk east on the beach for your morning exercise. Take a swim in the sun. Take a moment at the point to gaze eight miles across the sea to the town of Montego Bay, stunning when lit after dusk. Stroll back to the villa and grab a cold drink, then take the spiral staircase to the roof deck for a more elevated view of Montego Bay. On a quiet night, the sound of waves lapping on the beach may lull you to sleep.

Villa Rica shares eight acres on the sea with deluxe neighboring villas Serenity and Tranquillity on the Beach. Combining these 3 homes creates a 15-bedroom compound with 3 pools, 1 tennis court, 1 basketball hoop, a long beachfront, and a staff of 19. This remarkable waterfront trio is a favorite for family reunions. All 3 villas are very private from each other, extremely family-friendly, and welcome children. While staying here why not venture out into the local areas and try some of our recommended best things to do in Jamaica?

STAFF

While staying at Villa Rica you will be personally looked after by our wonderful team of staff. Everyone craves the extraordinary food and service that come with a villa vacation. Your arrival starts with a welcome drink offered by a longtime butler, Rodrick. Many more drinks to come. Talented Chef Jerome artfully presents meals as attractive as they are delicious. The housekeeping team headed by Ionie looks after your bedroom and bathroom, lamps, linens, and laundry, and ensures fluffy towels for bath and beach. The welcoming staff will offer cold drinks, chilled towels and warm handshakes. You’ll never touch your luggage — they’ll handle everything for you, pampering without ever intruding.

AMENITIES

• 5-bedroom, 6-bath waterfront estate on 5 acres
• 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space
• 500-foot beach directly on the Caribbean Sea
• 35′ x 55′ free-form swimming pool
• 2 sea kayaks, life vests provided
• Air-conditioning in all bedrooms and Pool Cottage
• Cable television in all bedrooms and veranda, VCRs, DVD, stereo cassette/CD player & iPod docks
• 2 telephone lines
• Complimentary WiFi and Internet access (bring your laptop)
• Safes, robes and hairdryers
• The staff of 9: chef, butler, housekeepers, gardeners, laundress (Note: Chef Jerome is an experienced Kosher cook.)
• The Tryall Club membership: complimentary beach, tennis, gym, pool, Hummingbird Kids Club, non-motorized water sports, Internet room, new Usain Bolt Games Room for kids, teens & adults, jogging trail, afternoon tea & Manager’s Cocktail Party. For various fees: golf, tennis lessons, Happy Hour, hair salon & spa, bars & restaurants, boutique, motorized water sports, beach parties Mon-Wed-Fri

ACCOMMODATION

Televisions are in all bedrooms and on the veranda.

Master Bedroom – King-size bed, 3 walls of louvered mahogany doors, private veranda, television, his `n` her bathrooms, one featuring a 7-foot circular sunken marble tub and shower.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 – King-size beds, louvered mahogany doors opening to private porches, en-suite baths, and sunken tub/shower combinations.

Pool Cottage – Bedrooms 4 and 5 – 2,000 square feet Air-conditioned Pool Cottage includes living room, wet bar, television, and curtained French doors to the pool terrace. Large bedroom, king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, and small sea-facing patio. The living room doubles as a semi-private bedroom loved by toddlers and teens. This room has its own full bathroom with shower. Its twin beds can accommodate two additional guests bringing the total sleeping accommodations in Villa Rica to ten.

VILLA FEATURES

• 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms
• Sleeps 10 People plus 2 extra children permitted for an extra guest fee• 10,000 Interior Square Ft.
• 9 Staff
• Air Conditioning
• Beachfront on site
• Children Welcome – Wonderful big soft lawn, sandy beach, and shallow entrance to the sea, Pack n Play — excellent for children.
• Fully Staffed Villa
• Golf Available Tryall Club 12 minutes. Across town: Cinnamon Hill, Half Moon, White Witch
• Handicap Access
• Internet Wireless
• Pool 35′ x 55′ x 5 1/2 -7′ deep
• iPod Dock(s)
• Bathrobes
• Hair Dryers
• Tryall Club member
• Connecting Bedroom(s)
• Kids Club Membership
• Wireless Internet Access
• Full Gym Nearby (walk, drive or take golf cart)
• Golf on Site or Nearby
• Tennis Nearby
• Available for Large Groups
• Cook or Chef Vetted as Gourmet
• Handicap Accessible
• Spa on Site or Nearby
• Kayaks
• Poolside Shower
• Snorkel Gear

AREA DESCRIPTION

ACCOMMODATION, FACILITIES AND SERVICES

• Bedrooms: 5 ( Sleeps 10 ) 4 Double with en-suite, 1 Twin with en-suite
• Bathrooms: 6 Baths, 6 Showers, 7 Wash basins, 7 Toilets
• General facilities: Balcony / Deck, Ceiling Fans, Garden, Garden View, High-Speed Internet, Panoramic Views, Parking, Pool, Private Location, Private Terrace, Terrace, Wifi
• Indoor facilities: Air conditioning, All Bedrooms Air Conditioned, CD Player, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, iPod Docking Station, Luxury Finishes, Phone, TV
• Outdoor facilities: Beach Access, Beachfront, Deck/Decking, Enclosed Garden, Outdoor Shower, Parking, Patio, Private Beach, Private Terrace, Restaurants nearby, Sea Views, Sun Loungers, Sun Umbrellas, Swimming pool
• Services: Cleaning inclusive, Concierge Service, Linen provided, Maid service, Personal Chef Included, Towels provided
• Access: Wheelchair access, Off-road parking, Secure parking, Private car park, Stairs

ACTIVITIES

Climbing, Cycling, Fine Dining, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Shopping, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Water Sports

CANCELLATION

• Cancel up to 61 days before your trip and only pay 50% of the total accommodation fees for the reservation.
• Cancel within 60 days of the trip and the reservation is non-refundable.

HOUSE RULES

• No smoking
• Pets not allowed
• Check-in is 4PM > 7PM
• Check out by 10AM
• No parties with exterior visitors allowed
• No loud music, outside the predetermined time limits, by local authorities
• The guests must ensure that the property is returned in a presentable and tidy state. Villas & Retreats reserves the right to reclaim any additional cleaning costs if the guests should not leave the property in the above-mentioned state.
• All credit card holders must be aged 21 years and older at check-in.
• Saturday to Saturday bookings only.