Great River House

Welcome to Great River House, a luxury 5 bedroom private villa located on five acres of gently sloping land with sea view in Montego Bay.

Great River House is the stunning product of a massive renovation in 2008. Great River House is located in a private gated neighbourhood of other upscale villas. The entire property is fenced and entered through wrought iron gates, ensuring complete privacy. Grounds include a hard-surface tennis court and a spacious grassy lawn with badminton and croquet. Royal Palms, citrus and pimento trees are gently lit each evening.

Built in 1956 by a Dupont family member, a renovation by modernist architect Tom Reed combines elegance, an expansive pool terrace, state-of-the-art technology including wireless Internet throughout, and cable televisions.

Locally-crafted mahogany furniture reflects an old Jamaica ambience, complemented by contemporary designer fabrics, a chefs kitchen, and Kohler en-suite bathrooms with water tiles. Interiors are distinguished by artwork by famous illustrator Arthur Taylor, George Rodrique and original botanical and Jamaican watercolours and oils. The large serpentine pool features an infinity waterfall edge, fountain, expansive stone terrace and divided shallow children's pool.

Candlelight dinners are served in an interior air-conditioned dining room where guests may enjoy a view over the pool and its infinity edge to the sea beyond. Meals may also be served al fresco on the 2,400-square-foot pool terrace. The chef treats guests to fresh fish and grilled lobster, and everyone's favourite, jerk pork and chicken prepared on our own jerk drum.

Various nooks and crannies are thoughtfully provided for individual escapes. A flower-filled side courtyard with out-door shower offers a special hideaway for rejuvenating spa treatments on request.

STAFF When you stay at Great River House you will be personally cared for by our wonderful team of staff that includes our chef, butler, housekeepers/laundress, gardener and night manager. They will cater for your every need and ensure your fantastic time at Great River House.

AMENITIES
-5-bedroom, 5 full en-suite baths, 2 half baths, 7,500-square-foot private villa on 5 acres
-excellent gated neighbourhood of other upscale villas
-complimentary driver, to include: airport transfers, trips within Montego Bay area, and one day -excursions (all other trips will be charged locally)
-private tennis court with a pro on call
-putting green
-badminton, croquet and bocce ball
-30 x 60-foot pool with front gate float and toys
-full staff: chef, butler, housekeepers/laundress, gardener, a night manager
-farm to table fruit, herbs and avocados all grown on the property
-air-conditioned family room with entertainment centre
-bar and icemaker
-complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access (bring your laptop)
-cable televisions and DVD player
-Sonos wireless audio system
-Netflix, Pandora and Spotify
-child-friendly: large lawn, swing, books, games, DVDs, kiddie pool area
-2 cribs, 1 high chair, pack & play, 3 car seats, 2 modern strollers
-Jamaican fire pit for bonfires, story-telling, smores and marshmallow roasts

-Round Hill membership: complimentary beach, two connecting heated pools for parents & children, jogging trail. For various fees: Pineapple Kids Club, fitness room, tennis, hair salon & spa, bars & restaurants, gift shops, water sports, Internet room, beach parties Mon-Wed-Fri. Current membership runs through October 31, 2020.

Accommodations

NOTE: 3 Bedroom Rate does not include the Master Bedroom

All five bedrooms have mahogany floors, fine linens, pillow menus, quiet remote control air conditioning, ceiling fans, iPod docks and are wired for Internet. Bathrooms feature Kohler fixtures, wall sprays and rain tile showers.

Master Bedroom - 400 sq ft
Antique Jamaican 4-poster kingsize bed, and sliding doors to a private verandah with Caribbean Sea view. Cable television. 200-square-foot en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, side and overhead water tiles, and marble vanity with his and hers sink basins. Opens to the pool terrace, also to a private terrace.

Sea View Bedroom
Kingsize bed; en-suite bathroom with walk-in Turkish tiled shower, rain tiles and his and hers sink basins. Cable television. Private terrace with a view of the Caribbean Sea and garden. Connecting door to Garden View Bedroom for parent-child suite. Safe for valuables.

Garden View Bedroom
Optional kingsize or twin beds; also twin bed sleeper sofa for a child. En suite bathroom with tub/shower combination. Connecting door to Sea View Bedroom for parent-child suite. Garden view.

Tennis View Bedroom
Kingsize bed; en suite bath with walk-in shower and rain tiles. Writing desk and over-stuffed reading chair. Overlooks tennis court and garden.

Lower Level Bedroom
Optional king size or twin beds in a very private bedroom. En-suite bathroom with large walk-in shower with ceiling and wall rain tiles, marble counter with his & hers double sink basins. Writing desk. Opens to private patio and seating area with garden view.

Villa Features
• 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms
• Sleeps 10 People
• 7,500 Interior Square Ft.
• 6 Staff
• Air Conditioning
• Beach- 4 minutes via driver to Round Hill beach club
• Children Welcome
• Fully Staffed Villa
• Golf Available White Witch, Cinnamon Hill, Half Moon
• Internet Wireless
• Pool Saltwater infinity-edge pool: saltwater (gentle, safe, therapeutic, no chlorine), shallow kiddie section. 60' x 30' x 7' deep. Heated by request only (December through February) - $700 per week surcharge applies.
• iPod Dock(s)
• Hair Dryers
• Round Hill member
• Connecting Bedroom(s)
• Kids Club Membership
• Playground Nearby
• Complimentary Calls to the US, UK and Canada
• Wireless Internet Access
• Full Gym Nearby (walk, drive or take golf cart)
• Golf on Site or Nearby
• Private Tennis Court
• Available for Weddings
• Cook or Chef Vetted as Gourmet
• Spa on Site or Nearby
• Heated Pool
• Poolside Shower
• Snorkel Gear

Service Charge: Prepayment of a service charge is required for all reservations (10% of the villa rental in the high season and 15% of the villa rental in the low season).
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Round Hill Hotel and Beach Club Membership

A special amenity available to guests in this villa is membership at Round Hill ... just minutes from the villa and one of the finest private resorts on Jamaica's North Coast. Round Hill offers a jogging trail, gift shop, logo shop, beach bar, piano bar, Wednesday Manager's Cocktail Party, Continental cuisine in the hotel restaurant ... and unforgettable long sunsets from the waterfront terrace. For additional charges, members may enjoy the spa, tennis courts, Pineapple Kids Club, fitness centre, a range of water sports and parties (Monday beach party and Friday Jamaica Night).